The Forest School

A good academy converter school in Wokingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Forest School.

Wokingham, RG415NE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.5%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 June 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Robin Hood Lane
Winnersh
Wokingham, RG415NE
Phone
1189781626
Website
forest.wokingham.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139853
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
Website
http://www.forest.wokingham.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE FOREST SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
791
Free School Meals
11.8% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
10.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
25.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.2%
Ebacc Languages:
39.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.41 to 0.17
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
57 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.5 (+19.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.1 (+9.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
50 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
99
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
791 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(23 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(15 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(21 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire to Become Elite"

Safe Prepared Aspiring Independent Respectful Excellent

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Ms Shirley Austin welcomes visitors to The Forest School, describing it as a place where tradition meets innovation and where every student is empowered to Aspire To Become Elite; she notes the transition to co-education from September 2024 and highlights the school ethos, expanded curriculum, strong pastoral care, and vibrant house system.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Chess Club LAMDA Board Games Club French Club Rock Project World Book Day activities Reading Buddies Reading Competitions Creative Writing Library Club Duke of Edinburgh Award Positive Choices Trip Open Evening Ambassadors PGL Liddington Trip Eco Club Hackathon STEM Club Astro-PI Mission Zero Coding Club Maths Problem Solving Club

Sports

Athletics Swimming Gym Basketball Football Rugby Tennis Netball Cricket Hockey Badminton Table Tennis American Football Rounders Golf

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre Cafe6 (Sixth Form Centre)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced National Curriculum including Core subjects (English, Maths, Science), Humanities, Arts, Technology, and PE Key Stage 3/KS4 structure with GCSE options, including potential EBacc pathway CEIAG (Careers Education, Advice & Guidance) aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks PSHE programme delivered through a comprehensive scheme with daily PSHE/registration 100 minute lessons in a two-week timetable to support depth of learning Sixth Form Centre offering A Levels and vocational courses, with EPQ opportunities and work experience in Year 12

Admissions Criteria

The Forest School admissions are managed by Wokingham Borough Council. The school accepts in-year admissions for girls into Year 7 and 8, and for boys into Years 7–11. The published admission number (PAN) for 2025-26 is 210. The catchment is defined as properties whose council tax is paid to Wokingham Borough Council as determined by the designated area map. Applications for entry to secondary school are made via the Wokingham Borough Council Admissions Department, with further information available through the council’s admissions guidance. The school provides information on its Information Pack, Transition Timeline, and offers contact via [email protected] for in-year admissions inquiries. The school also notes that the Transition Team coordinates preparation for Year 7 and that uniform details are provided in the Parents/Uniform sections.

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