Forest Way School
Academy special converterAges 3–19MixedSixth form
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, LE67 4UU
Headteacher · Mrs Kelly Dryden
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Key facts
Pupils293Capacity 265
OfstedReport cardInspected 24 March 2026
TrustOpen Thinking Partnership
Free school meals39.3%
SEN provisionResourced provision and SEN unit
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 24 March 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Sixth formStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Leicestershire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in LeicestershireNearby schools for the same ages
- The Castle Rock School0.0 mi
- Warren Hills Community Primary School0.1 mi
- Broom Leys School1.0 mi
- Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy1.6 mi
- Whitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School1.8 mi