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Forestwood School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Forestwood School is an other independent special not applicable school in Bury , serving pupils aged 12-19, with 36 pupils, and a capacity of 44 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

12-19

Age range

36

Pupils

44

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Forestwood School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Forestwood School?

The catchment area for Forestwood School is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Forestwood School is set by Bury and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bury before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bury catchment area documents →

Forestwood School: 44 places, 82% filled: places available

Forestwood School has a published admission number of 44 places. 36 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 44 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bury publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Bury school admissions →

Forestwood School: School Information

Full address
Buller Street, Bury, BL8 2BS
Local authority
Bury
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
12-19 years
DfE URN
142675

Other Not applicable Schools in Bury

If Forestwood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Forestwood School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Forestwood School

What is the catchment area for Forestwood School?

The catchment area for Forestwood School is the geographic zone Bury uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bury publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Forestwood School oversubscribed?

Forestwood School has a capacity of 44 places and currently has 36 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bury.

What is the admissions policy for Forestwood School?

Admission to Forestwood School is managed by Bury. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Forestwood School cover?

Forestwood School is a not applicable school in Bury, serving pupils aged 12-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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