The Forum School
Details
| Age Range | 7-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Shillingstone, DT11 0QS |
| School Website | https://www.cambiangroup.com/specialist-education/our-schools/autism-schools/the-forum-school/ |
| Telephone | 1258860295 |
| URN | 116593 |
School Census
| Total | 18 |
| Girls/Boys | 2/16 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 11.1%/88.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/11/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 03/12/2019 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2019 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 October 2024 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 17 April 2024 | Additional inspection | View |
| 18 July 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 09 November 2022 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 03 December 2019 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 06 March 2018 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 July 2017 | Additional inspection | View |
| 29 November 2016 | Standard inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 16 October 2012 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 23 June 2009 | Light touch inspection | View |
| 19 June 2006 | Standard inspection | View |
| 10 October 2000 | Standard inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |