How many pupils does Forest Moor School have?

Forest Moor School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Forest Moor School's Ofsted rating?

Forest Moor School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).

How does Forest Moor School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Forest Moor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.7 in 2025/26.

How does Forest Moor School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Forest Moor School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Forest Moor School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Forest Moor School is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Forest Moor School?

Forest Moor School is located at Menwith Hill Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2RA.

Forest Moor School

Menwith Hill Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2RA

Good

Inspected 5 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

1.7

Attainment 8

9–16

Ages

103

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Forest Moor School

Forest Moor School is an academy special sponsor led in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 103 pupils on roll. It is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 62.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Yorkshire →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 9–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 103 / 135 (76%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

62.5%

Free school meals

1.6%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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

71%

Sustained destination

71%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

40.3%

Overall absence

80.2%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

11.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +12.4 vs 2023/24

£41,971

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£6,601 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£29,229

Spend per pupil

£33,343

Income per pupil

32%

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: Menwith Hill Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2RA
Phone: 01423779232
Head Teacher: Dave Roberts
Website: https://forestmoor.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forest Moor School?: Forest Moor School is an academy special sponsor led in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 9–16.
How many pupils does Forest Moor School have?: Forest Moor School has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Forest Moor School's Ofsted rating?: Forest Moor School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).
How does Forest Moor School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Forest Moor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.7 in 2025/26.
How does Forest Moor School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Forest Moor School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Forest Moor School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Forest Moor School is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Forest Moor School?: Forest Moor School is located at Menwith Hill Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2RA.