# Forest Park School — Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jackie Reynolds

## Contact

- **Address:** Durham Way South, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6XP
- **Phone:** 01325 965 220
- **Website:** https://www.forestparkschool.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newton-aycliffe/forest-park-school-23281

## About

Forest Park School is a highly effective, personalised learning community where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and is of equal worth. We strive to provide inspirational education and purposeful therapeutic support to make a life-changing difference to the children in our care.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2025

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: We've had a bit of a mixed experience with Forest Park so far. Our son has really enjoyed the science classes and the school's focus on careers and vocational paths, but we've had some issues with communication from the teachers and the school's administration. We're hoping things will improve as we move through the year... *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Great Place to Learn and Grow: We were a bit nervous about moving our son to a new school, but Forest Park has been a great choice. The teachers are passionate and dedicated, and the school's values of trust, resilience, and enjoyment really resonate with us. We love the emphasis on creativity and the opportunity for our son to try new things. The only reason we don't give it 5 stars is that we've had a bit of trouble with the online reporting system... *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Wonderful Experience at Forest Park: We've had our daughter at Forest Park for three years now, and it's been an absolute pleasure watching her grow and thrive. The staff are incredibly supportive, and the school's focus on personalising learning has made all the difference for her. We love the facilities, especially the sports hall and the ICT suite! We feel so lucky to have found this school. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Forest Park Helped My Son Thrive: My son attended Forest Park from Year 7 to Year 11, and it was a truly transformative experience for him. The school's focus on personalising learning and providing therapeutic support really helped him overcome some challenges he was facing. We're so grateful for the education and support he received, and we have no hesitation in recommending Forest Park to other families. *(Jun 2022)*

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