How many pupils does The Forest School have?

The Forest School has 148 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is The Forest School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is The Forest School?

The Forest School is located at Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ.

The Forest School

Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ

Not rated

Inspected 23 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

2–16

Ages

148

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About The Forest School

The Forest School is an academy special converter in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 148 pupils on roll. It is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST. 40.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Yorkshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 2–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 148 / 127 (117%) · over capacity
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

40.6%

Free school meals

7.1%

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

94%

Sustained destination

94%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.3%

Overall absence

29.1%

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.

16.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

8.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

41.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£55,450

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 28% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,489 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.77

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 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.

£23,242

Spend per pupil

£25,732

Income per pupil

38%

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: Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ
Phone: 01423864583
Headteacher: Shona Crichton
Website: www.forest.n-yorks.sch.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Forest School?: The Forest School is an academy special converter in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 2–16.
How many pupils does The Forest School have?: The Forest School has 148 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is The Forest School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Forest School is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Forest School?: The Forest School is located at Park Lane, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0DQ.

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