The Forest School Catchment Area
The Forest School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 2–16, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 127 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–16
Age range
148
Pupils
127
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Forest School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Forest School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Yorkshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →The Forest School — School Information
- Full address
- Park Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0DQ
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2–16 years
- Free school meals
- 42.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147819
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Forest School
Is The Forest School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Forest School currently has 148 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 127 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Forest School? ▾
Admission to The Forest School is managed by North Yorkshire. 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 The Forest School cover? ▾
The Forest School is a not applicable school in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 2–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Forest School? ▾
The Forest School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.