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
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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.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
140
Pupils
143
Boys
97
Girls
46
FSM %
45.00
Open date
2009-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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