MixedIndependent

Forest Park School

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, North East · DL5 6XP

With just 21 pupils on roll, Forest Park School is a notably small independent in Newton Aycliffe, Durham. Mixed and non-boarding, it offers an intimate setting where pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed. The school is led by Head Jacqueline Reynolds and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to small-scale, closely supervised education rather than the bustle of a large institution are most likely to feel at home here.

21

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
21
Location
Newton Aycliffe, Durham, North East
Website
www.forestparkschool.co.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Jacqueline Reynolds

Teaching & academics

Entry is available at age 11, with an 11+ admissions route in place. The very small roll points to high adult-to-pupil contact and the kind of individual attention that larger schools struggle to match.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
100%

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A genuinely small independent for families who value a personal, attentive environment over scale.

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Forest Park School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Park School located?

Forest Park School is located at Durham Way South, Newton Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6XP.

What type of school is Forest Park School?

Forest Park School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North East.

How many pupils attend Forest Park School?

Forest Park School has approximately 21 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.