Forest Oak School
URN: 104132 • Birmingham B36 0UE
Overview
- Name
- Forest Oak School
- URN
- 104132
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donna Luck (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01217170088
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Windward Way, Birmingham B36 0UE
Summary
Forest Oak School is a community special school located in Birmingham, catering to children aged 4-18 years with moderate learning difficulties (MLD) and various additional needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD. The school has a capacity of 185 pupils and currently serves 193 students, with a significant portion (63.9%) eligible for free school meals. The school prioritises creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Forest Oak is designed to be both challenging and engaging, employing a topic-based approach that integrates enrichment experiences. This holistic framework aims to foster not only academic success but also personal development, including social and emotional skills. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to participate in school governance through the student council and to develop values such as kindness and mutual respect.
Admissions to Forest Oak are primarily based on Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, ensuring that all students receive tailored support. The school actively collaborates with families to enhance the educational experience, fostering a partnership that benefits both pupils and their families.
The curriculum at Forest Oak is designed to be both challenging and engaging, employing a topic-based approach that integrates enrichment experiences. This holistic framework aims to foster not only academic success but also personal development, including social and emotional skills. The school promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to participate in school governance through the student council and to develop values such as kindness and mutual respect.
Admissions to Forest Oak are primarily based on Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, ensuring that all students receive tailored support. The school actively collaborates with families to enhance the educational experience, fostering a partnership that benefits both pupils and their families.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Lambs Christian School (73.2)
- Brays School (69.8)
- Hamd House School (69.6)
- Wilson Stuart School (68.7)
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College (66.8)
Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 185
- Pupils
- 193
- Boys
- 134
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 63.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 193 | 134 | 59 | 185 | 63.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 181 | 124 | 57 | 185 | 63.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | 127 | 53 | 185 | 61.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | 127 | 53 | 185 | 61.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 174 | 123 | 51 | 185 | 55.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 179 | 130 | 49 | 160 | 52.20 |
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