Forestwood School, based in Bury, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 12 to 19. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Forestwood School currently has around 36 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 30.6% boys and 69.4% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 40 pupils.
| Address: | Buller Street, Bury, BL8 2BS |
| Website: | https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/locations/cygnet-hospital-bury/excel-exceed-school/ |
| Telephone: | 01617627212 |
| School Type: | Other independent special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bury |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Wendy Webster |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142675 |
| Age Range: | 12 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 44 |
| Number of Pupils: | 36 |
| Number of Boys: | 11 |
| Number of Girls: | 25 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton County Nursery School Alston Street , BL8 1SB | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoyle Nursery School Chesham Fold Road , BL9 6HR | 4out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Smith Infants' School Stephen Street , BL8 2PU | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | - not rated | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | 2out of 4 | 763 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Junior School Colville Drive , BL8 2DX | - not rated | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantlers Primary School Foulds Avenue , BL8 2SF | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's RC High School Bridge Road , BL9 0TZ | - not rated | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Derby High School Radcliffe Road , Redvales BL9 9NH | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | 2out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Church of England High School Haslam Brow , BL9 0TS | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross College 169 Manchester Road , BL9 9BB | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury College Market Street , BL9 0BG | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestwood School Buller Street , BL8 2BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill School - Bury Wellington Street , Bury BL8 2BD | - not rated | 129 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar Schools Tenterden Street , BL9 0HN | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Grammar School Girls Bridge Road , BL9 0HH | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bury Catholic Preparatory School Arden House , Manchester Road BL9 9BH | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.