Schools in Forest Town

Forest Town has 10 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

The highest-ranked schools in Forest Town on Eduscope are Newlands Junior School, Abbey Primary School, Heatherley Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

83% of inspected schools in Forest Town hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

Across primary schools in Forest Town, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Forest Town is 22.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

The persistent absence rate across schools in Forest Town is 15.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

There are 3,042 pupils enrolled across schools in Forest Town, with 2,025 in primary and 1,017 in secondary. 24.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Forest Town by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.