Open Special Mixed

Forest Park School

Ringwood Road, Southampton, SO40 8DZ
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Forest Park School
Southampton, SO40 8DZ
143 Pupils
140 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
45.00% FSM %
97 Boys
46 Girls
About Forest Park School

Forest Park School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Southampton, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 143 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Ashley Oliver.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District New Forest
Parliamentary Constituency New Forest East
Ward Totton Central
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2009
UKPRN 10028002
URN 135823
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Shields Chair of Governors 20/10/2022 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Timothy Buxton Governor 20/10/2022 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Drake Governor 21/05/2025 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michelle Gill Governor 29/11/2022 28/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet McCann Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ashley Oliver Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joanna Pizzo Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Michelle Roberts Governor 01/11/2024 31/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sue Thomas Governor 12/02/2020 11/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joel Young Governor 22/02/2023 21/02/2027 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Park School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Southampton, Hampshire.
Forest Park School has 143 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Forest Park School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at Forest Park School is Ms Ashley Oliver.
Forest Park School is at Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8DZ, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Forest Park School: Has a sixth form.
Forest Park School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Ashley Oliver
Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8DZ
02380864949
www.fpshants.co.uk
Location
SO40 8DZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135823
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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