Forest Moor School
URN: 121780 • Harrogate HG3 2RA
Overview
- Name
- Forest Moor School
- URN
- 121780
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 28.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Dixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Menwith Hill Road, Harrogate HG3 2RA
Summary
Forest Moor School is a community special school located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 70 pupils. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment, focusing on the individual needs of each student. With a significant percentage of pupils (57.10%) eligible for free school meals, the school prioritises inclusivity and equitable access to education.
The curriculum at Forest Moor School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that all learners can thrive academically and socially. The school places a strong emphasis on open communication with parents and carers, regularly updating them through newsletters and letters regarding important information, such as adverse weather conditions and recent OFSTED reports.
Forest Moor School is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging among its students and families. The ethos of the school revolves around being open, honest, and supportive, which helps create a positive atmosphere conducive to learning and personal development.
The curriculum at Forest Moor School is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that all learners can thrive academically and socially. The school places a strong emphasis on open communication with parents and carers, regularly updating them through newsletters and letters regarding important information, such as adverse weather conditions and recent OFSTED reports.
Forest Moor School is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging among its students and families. The ethos of the school revolves around being open, honest, and supportive, which helps create a positive atmosphere conducive to learning and personal development.
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Nearby alternatives
- Henshaws College (55.7)
- Springwater School (51.0)
- Strive for Education (50.9)
- Springwell Harrogate (50.9)
- Forest Moor School (50.7)
Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 70
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 7
- FSM %
- 57.10
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2021-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | 63 | 7 | 57.10 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | 63 | 7 | 57.10 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 63 | 7 | 57.10 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 63 | 7 | 57.10 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 70 | 63 | 7 | 57.10 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 53 | 47 | 6 | 47.20 |
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