Forest Park School, Southampton
Forest Park School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Southampton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022.
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Forest Park School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Forest Park School are GLADE School (0.4 miles, Good); The Cedar School (2.4 miles, Good); New Forest Alternative Provision (2.5 miles); and Rosewood Free School (3.3 miles, Outstanding).
GLADE SchoolThe Cedar SchoolNew Forest Alternative ProvisionRosewood Free School
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
47.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Black (6%).
Almost every pupil at Forest Park School has an education, health and care plan (147 of 147 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Forest Park School provides for pupils with visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Totton Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bagber Road (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 139 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Forest Park School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years, Sixth form.
At a Glance
47.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Vision, Other, Hearing +5
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Forest Park School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
147 pupils
140 places
7 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southampton
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,392
Applications
13,874
Got 1st preference
90.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
147
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Forest Park School provides for pupils with visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
147
Total Pupils
100
Boys
47
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
6.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,466
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.2%
Overall absence
35.5%
Persistent absence
124
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Forest Park School
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Forest Park School
What are SATs results like at Forest Park School?
Of the pupils at Forest Park School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Forest Park School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for Forest Park School?
No fixed boundary. When Forest Park School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Forest Park School?
Forest Park School has around 147 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Forest Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Forest Park School provides for pupils with visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Forest Park School?
11.2% of sessions were missed at Forest Park School in 2024/25. 35.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Forest Park School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Forest Park School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Forest Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Forest Park School?
Forest Park School is at Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8DZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)