148
Pupils · 2024/25
7%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
Ofsted inspection · 21/02/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Forest School · All-through · North Yorkshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
148
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
7%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ
Local authority
North Yorkshire
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 | 148 | 8.8 | 100% | 7% | 45% | 10% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 147 | 9.8 | 100% | 6% | 41% | 10% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 136 | 9.2 | 100% | 4% | 44% | 7% | 24% |
| 2021/22 | 140 | 10.6 | 100% | 3% | 43% | 11% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 133 | 8.0 | 100% | 3% | 44% | — | — |
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