The Forest School

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

Horsham, RH135NT Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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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%

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Comptons Lane
Horsham, RH135NT
Phone
1403261086
Website
theforestschool.com/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151923
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NT
Website
http://www.theforestschool.com/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-09-2025
Trust/MAT
HORSHAM LEARNING ALLIANCE
Capacity
1,140 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Leadership Problem solving Confidence Resilience Empathy Respectfulness Communication

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher describes The Forest School as a family where students, parents and staff form a happy, safe community; the school aims to deliver high standards across all areas and to prepare students as confident, articulate global citizens, with a broad, engaging curriculum and opportunities beyond exams.

Facilities

Science labs BEC building with computer labs Brand new All-Weather sports pitch Abundant indoor and outdoor space

Curriculum Highlights

Three-year Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) KS4 delivered in Years 10–11, with GCSE courses beginning in Year 10 Years 7–9 provide broad, balanced curriculum with GCSE preparation in Year 9 Structured tutor programmes including PSHE, relationships, employability skills, literacy and numeracy

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