The Derby High School vs Forestwood School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Community school
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
12–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Bury
Bury
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
951
25
Capacity
900
44
Occupancy
106%
57%
FSM %
34.7%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2023
Feb 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
44.0
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
37.6%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-