283
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
22%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 08/12/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLeicestershire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Forest Way School · All-through · Leicestershire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
283
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
39%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
22%
Contact
Address
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, LE67 4UU
Local authority
Leicestershire
Website
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 | 283 | 10.2 | 100% | 4% | 39% | 8% | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 276 | 9.5 | 100% | 3% | 35% | 9% | 28% |
| 2022/23 | 271 | 9.2 | 100% | 3% | 33% | 9% | 28% |
| 2021/22 | 255 | 9.7 | 100% | 2% | 35% | 14% | 43% |
| 2020/21 | 244 | 9.2 | 100% | 2% | 28% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 220 | 9.1 | 100% | 2% | 33% | 9% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 217 | 9.6 | 100% | 1% | 36% | 10% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 207 | 8.8 | 100% | 1% | 32% | 9% | 24% |
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