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OpenURN 104132

Forest Oak School

Community special school · Birmingham · B36 0UE

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Age range

Ages 4–19

Pupils

215

Local authority

Solihull

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community special school, Ages 4–19, in Birmingham, Solihull, 215 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 66.7%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B36
18
Open schools in Solihull LA
90

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
104132

Location

Address
Windward Way, Smith's Wood
Postcode
B36 0UE
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Solihull

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
215
Boys / girls
149 / 66
School capacity
216
Capacity fill
215 / 216 (100%)
Free school meals
66.7%
FSM pupils
122
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01217170088
Website
www.forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk

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