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New £3.5m STEAM facility to open at school praised for 'exceptional care'
An independent school in the New Forest will open a new £3.5m STEAM facility this summer.
Forres Sandle Manor School in Fordingbridge will launch the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) building after a recent successful inspection.
The inspection was carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and praised the school's curriculum, leadership and inclusive, nurturing environment.
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The school is launching a £3.5m STEAM facility this summer. (Image: Forres Sandle Manor School) The ISI report also recognised the school's commitment to high standards and the effective partnership between the board of governors and the leadership team.
Inspectors were impressed by the curriculum's breadth and ambition, both in and beyond the classroom.
Teaching across the school was described as "engaging and well planned".
They also commended the pupils' personal development, noting their respectful, kind behaviour and the supportive, inclusive culture of the school.
Forres Sandle Manor's Early Years provision, pastoral care and life skills programme were also highlighted for their meaningful impact on pupil wellbeing and development.
Headmaster Mark Howe said: "This report is a true reflection of the exceptional care and commitment shown by every member of the FSM team.
"I feel incredibly proud to lead a school where children are known, encouraged, and given every opportunity to thrive."
The inspection report coincides with a period of growth for the school, with enrolment numbers steadily rising since 2022.
The new state-of-the-art £3.5 million STEAM building is set to open this summer.
