Wyre Forest School
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6FAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wyre Forest School is a special school in Kidderminster for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2019, report published 8 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 June 2025
A real sense of enjoyment, purpose and positivity permeates through Wyre Forest School. Pupils benefit from a rich, ambitious and broad education. From the early years through to sixth form, the school prepares pupils well for their next steps. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can do. They believe in pupils' potential to succeed and have a detailed understanding of each pupil's needs. All of this helps pupils to achieve particularly well. Pupils enjoy attending this school. They build trusting relationships with staff and have positive connections with their peers. Pupils behave well in class and during social times. Some pupils find it hard to manage their emotions. When this happens, knowledgeable staff support these pupils effectively and with care. Personal development and communication are central to the curriculum, forming the foundation for daily life and learning across the school. Pupils learn to use a range of strategies to communicate their thoughts, needs and wishes. They have well-planned opportunities to understand how to stay safe and accept each other's differences. The school works effectively with families, who appreciate the caring culture of the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
389 pupils on roll, with places for 320
Schools near Wyre Forest School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture Learning | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Aurora Wilden View School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cambian New Elizabethan School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 10.5 |
| Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Old Park School | 8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Garratt
- Phone
- 01562827785
- Address
- Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6FA
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 135791
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.