Forge Wood Primary School

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11415 pupils

Somerley Drive, RH10 3SWWebsite01293850651

Inspected415 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Jan 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils415

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils415

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

415 / 420 (99%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Katharine Holman

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 37%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

5.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.6%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.1%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication32 pupils (52%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder11 pupils (18%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (10%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (8%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)21

Support staff (FTE)24

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils415

Free school meals18.1%

English as additional language21.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British52.3%

Mixed Other14.5%

Indian6.7%

White Other4.8%

Pakistani4.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.9%

Mixed White & African2.9%

Unclassified2.4%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Black African1.9%

Asian Other1.4%

Bangladeshi1.2%

Black Other0.5%

Other0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

77 responses

Happy child★90.0%

Informed★90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Safe80.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Well led50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Trust Performance

Glf Schools

KS4

Attainment 849.0

Progress 80.08

EBacc entry46.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,418

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,982 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,726

Support staff£1,197

Premises£90

Energy£110

Learning resources£208

Income per pupil£5,500

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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