Forestwood School
Bury, Bury, North West · BL8 2BS
Forestwood School is a small independent school in Bury, educating around 36 boys and girls. Its size is a defining feature: with so few pupils on roll, the school is built around close attention and individual relationships rather than scale. Notably, more than six in ten pupils receive SEN support, which suggests a setting attuned to children who benefit from a tailored, supportive approach. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Wendy Webster and inspected by the ISI.
36
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 36
- Location
- Bury, Bury, North West
- Website
- https://www.cygnetgroup.com/locations/cygnet-bury-forestwood/forestwood-school/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Wendy Webster
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent, Forestwood operates outside the state framework and answers to independent inspection. With a roll of just 36 and a notably high proportion of pupils on SEN support, the likely emphasis is on small classes and individualised teaching that can be paced to each child. Families considering the school will want to discuss its specific academic provision directly.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 61.11%
- EHC plans
- 38.89%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small, non-denominational independent in Bury where a high level of SEN support points to genuinely personalised teaching. Best suited to families seeking close attention in an intimate setting.
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Forestwood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Forestwood School located?
Forestwood School is located at Bury, BL8 2BS.
What type of school is Forestwood School?
Forestwood School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Forestwood School?
Forestwood School has approximately 36 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.