Forestwood School
School summary
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.
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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.
Head · Mrs Wendy Webster
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 61.11%
- EHC plans
- 38.89%
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.