193
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
45%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 20/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySolihull
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Forest Oak School · All-through · Solihull
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
193
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
45%
Contact
Address
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0UE
Local authority
Solihull
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 193 | 9.4 | 100% | 6% | 64% | 15% | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 181 | 9.1 | 100% | 6% | 66% | 13% | 39% |
| 2022/23 | 181 | 9.1 | 100% | 3% | 66% | 14% | 44% |
| 2021/22 | 180 | 8.7 | 100% | 3% | 67% | 11% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 174 | 9.0 | 100% | 4% | 54% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 175 | 9.5 | 100% | 3% | 60% | 7% | 17% |
| 2017/18 | 167 | 10.1 | 100% | 4% | 57% | 7% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 157 | 8.7 | 100% | 4% | 60% | 8% | 22% |
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