Wyre Forest School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 19
Ofsted: Good

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

389 pupils on roll, with places for 320

Eligible for free school meals41.9%

41.9%, 15.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.4%

4.4%, 17.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wyre Forest School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Nurture Learning0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Aurora Wilden View School3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Cambian New Elizabethan School4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 10.5
Sunfield Garden School and Children's Home7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
The Old Park School8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot 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
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.