Wyre Forest School

URN: 135791 • Kidderminster DY11 6FA

Overview

Name
Wyre Forest School
URN
135791
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Garratt (since 2025)
Telephone
01562827785
Website
Visit
Address
Habberley Road, Kidderminster DY11 6FA

Summary

Wyre Forest School is a community special school located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, catering to students aged 4 to 19 with a range of special educational needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning disabilities, and autism spectrum conditions. The school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive and prepare for adulthood, guided by its core values of success, enthusiasm, resilience, honesty, teamwork, and trust.

The school operates a purpose-built facility and offers a range of specialist support tailored to individual needs as outlined in each pupil's Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This includes access to on-site nursing, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy, along with various communication aids and independent living skills training. Classrooms are equipped with adapted resources to ensure all students can engage with the curriculum effectively.

Wyre Forest School places a strong emphasis on evaluating its educational provision through rigorous assessments and consultations with parents and external bodies. The school is committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that each child's progress is closely monitored and supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
320
Pupils
372
Boys
267
Girls
105
FSM %
42.70
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Worcestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 372 267 105 320 42.70
2024-09-11 366 259 107 320 42.50
2023-09-11 299 206 93 220 42.70
2022-09-11 299 206 93 300 42.70
2021-09-11 285 195 90 300 43.10
2020-09-11 284 197 87 260 41.00

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