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Forest Way School

Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
3–19
Ages
283
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy special converter
Type

About Forest Way School

Forest Way School is an academy special converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 283 pupils on roll. It is part of OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leicestershire →
School Type
Academy special converter
Age Range
Ages 3–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
283 / 265 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

39.9%
Free school meals
4.4%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%
Sustained destination
100%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.5%
Overall absence
22.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

28.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
10.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24
74.65
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.9 vs 2023/24
£50,301
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 19% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,925 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4.8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£16,961
Spend per pupil
£18,237
Income per pupil
34%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU
Phone
01530831899
Headteacher
Gail Seaton

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forest Way School?
Forest Way School is an academy special converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Forest Way School have?
Forest Way School has 283 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Forest Way School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Forest Way School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Forest Way School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Forest Way School is part of OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Forest Way School?
Forest Way School is located at Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU.

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