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Forest Oak School

Windward Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 0UE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
4–19
Ages
193
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Forest Oak School

Forest Oak School is a community special school in Birmingham, Solihull, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 193 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 66% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Solihull →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 4–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
193 / 216 (89%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

66%
Free school meals
6.5%
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

15.3%
Overall absence
44.8%
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.

21.6
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
9.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
38.77
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24
£50,422
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,975 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
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.

Contact Details

Address
Windward Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 0UE
Phone
01217170088
Principal
Kieran Ryan-Grealish

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Teaching & Learning Support Assistant - Maternity Cover
Fixed term or temporaryPart time£26,824-£29,540
Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant Child Specific
Fixed term or temporaryPart time£24,796-£25,583
Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching Assistant
Teaching & Learning Support Assistant
PermanentPart time£26,824 - £29,40
Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Forest Oak School?
Forest Oak School is a community special school in Birmingham, Solihull, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Forest Oak School have?
Forest Oak School has 193 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Forest Oak School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Forest Oak School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Forest Oak School?
Forest Oak School is located at Windward Way, Birmingham, Solihull, B36 0UE.

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