Forest Park School
URN: 135823 • Southampton SO40 8DZ
Overview
- Name
- Forest Park School
- URN
- 135823
- 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
- 47.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ashley Oliver (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02380864949
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ringwood Road, Southampton SO40 8DZ
Summary
Forest Park School is a Hampshire local authority maintained community special school located in Southampton, catering to children and young people aged 2-19 with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties. The school serves a diverse student body of 143 pupils, with a significant percentage (45%) eligible for free school meals. It operates across two sites, providing tailored educational experiences to meet the individual needs of each student.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "opening the door to what’s possible," which reflects its commitment to fostering a highly personalised curriculum. This curriculum is designed to stimulate learning and promote personal success, ensuring that pupils enjoy their educational journey while developing confidence and pride in their achievements. The school emphasises five core values: independence, communication, aspiration, resilience, and respect, which guide the development of each student.
Forest Park School boasts a dedicated team of experienced teaching and support staff, who work collaboratively with various professionals to provide comprehensive support for students with complex needs. The school aims to prepare its pupils for the next significant phase of their lives, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "opening the door to what’s possible," which reflects its commitment to fostering a highly personalised curriculum. This curriculum is designed to stimulate learning and promote personal success, ensuring that pupils enjoy their educational journey while developing confidence and pride in their achievements. The school emphasises five core values: independence, communication, aspiration, resilience, and respect, which guide the development of each student.
Forest Park School boasts a dedicated team of experienced teaching and support staff, who work collaboratively with various professionals to provide comprehensive support for students with complex needs. The school aims to prepare its pupils for the next significant phase of their lives, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 143 | 97 | 46 | 140 | 45.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 144 | 96 | 48 | 140 | 37.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 140 | 95 | 45 | 140 | 35.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 140 | 95 | 45 | 140 | 35.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 130 | 87 | 43 | 124 | 31.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 122 | 80 | 42 | 124 | 25.50 |
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