Forest Way School

About Forest Way School

At Forest Way our vision is simple: we want every learner to ‘Thrive at Forest Way’. We aim to promote and value every young person and your child will be placed at the heart of everything we do.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Gail Seaton (Executive Headteacher), Mark Wilson (Head of School (Primary)), Sarah Wallace (Head of

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

14.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

16 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily G Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Thrive at Forest Way"

My child has been at Forest Way for 2 years and I've been blown away by the dedication of the staff and the opportunities available to the children. The new cross country track is amazing and the sports events are always so well organised. Forest Way really does live by its motto and every child is given the chance to 'thrive'

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Laura B Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional education and community"

My child has been at Forest Way for 5 years and I've been consistently impressed by the quality of teaching and the opportunities available to the children. The 'Thrive at Forest Way' values are so evident in everything the school does and our child has grown into a confident and compassionate young person. The staff are always so supportive and the school's commitment to safeguarding is reassuring

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Fantastic facilities and community"

My child has been at Forest Way for 3 years and we're really happy with the school. The facilities are top-notch, especially the new sports hall and the staff are always so supportive. The 'Thrive at Forest Way' values really do make a difference and I've seen my child grow in confidence and self-esteem. My only criticism is that sometimes communication from the school could be better

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel M Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 1, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful memories of our time at Forest Way"

We moved out of the area a few years ago but our child still talks about their time at Forest Way fondly. The school's commitment to 'Thrive at Forest Way' really does make a difference and our child was given so many opportunities to grow and develop. We were especially impressed by the sports programs and the teachers were always so supportive. We'd thoroughly recommend Forest Way to any family

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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