Forest Way School
Academy special converter · Ages 3–19 · Coalville, Leicestershire
Forest Way School is a special school in Coalville, Leicestershire for ages 3–19 (academy special converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- Warren Hills Road, Coalville, LE67 4UU
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 3–19
- Council
- Leicestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 293 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 39.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 24 March 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils with different abilities, needs and starting points thrive at Forest Way School.”
- “They follow tailored pathways through an appropriately adapted curriculum to prepare them for life beyond the school and their adulthood.”
- “Communication is at the heart of the curriculum.”
To improve
- “Leaders and governors should sustain the effectiveness of their work, and that of their staff, in all areas to maintain their focus on securing continued development of the school's high-quality provision, including its post-16 offer, to drive a transformational impact for all pupils.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 May 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Forest Way School
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Straight-line distance, in Leicestershire.
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