Forest Edge School, Sandown
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Forest Edge School provides a well-planned curriculum that meets individual needs, with teachers who demonstrate strong subject knowledge and use questioning to extend pupils' thinking. The school fosters pupils' personal development through meaningful community contributions, such as maintaining the school garden and working with local galleries. Strong leadership and governance ensure safeguarding and welfare standards are consistently maintained.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum aligned with national standards, with clear progression for each year group
- Experienced leadership with strong commitment to meeting local need and thorough implementation planning
- Effective teaching with skilled staff who know pupils well and tailor learning to individual needs, including those with SEND
- Robust safeguarding procedures with regular staff training and strong oversight from governors
- Comprehensive health, safety and fire safety arrangements with no recommendations from external audits
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has robust procedures to identify and report concerns, staff receive regular relevant training, and leaders regularly review safeguarding practices.
Extracurricular Activities
Community projects with local gallery, school garden maintenance, trip to Houses of Parliament
Forest Edge School applied to expand its age range, relocate to new premises, and increase pupil numbers. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if these changes are approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
8 pupils
20 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sandown
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sandown
Admissions Demand - Isle of Wight
Places available
1,342
Applications
1,244
Got 1st preference
85.5%
Got preferred school
96.0%
Secondary admissions across Isle of Wight (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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