The Forest School

There is a designated SEND & H&S Link Trustee role on the Academy Trust Board.

“Vice-Chair of Trustees, SEND & H&S Link Trustee”

The school has a dedicated Special Educational Needs & Disabilities section for parents.

“Special Educational Needs & Disabilities”

Strong emphasis on student well-being with outstanding pastoral and tutor support

“We place a strong emphasis on student well-being, with outstanding pastoral and tutor support that helps our students flourish both academically and personally.”

Each form group led by a form tutor who is first point of contact for students and parents

“Each form group is led by a form tutor who serves as the first point of contact for students and parents, offering guidance and fostering a sense of belonging.”

School highlights exceptional STEM performance including Science, Maths, Engineering, and Computer Science results.

“Our students have exceeded the grade 9 target, and records, this year with some exceptional performance in our STEM subjects.”

A-level subjects taught in small groups with personalised attention

“subjects are taught in small groups by experienced and passionate A-level teachers, ensuring every student receives personalised attention and support”

A former student's A-Level class had only seven students in it.

“I was the only girl in my class of seven so already I had something to prove as the new member of the class.”

Former student recalls doing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition as a best memory of school.

“I had such a fun time doing the expedition for my Duke of Edinburgh's Award.”

Students are actively encouraged to take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities.

“we actively encourage all students to take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities”

School's stated ethos/motto is aspiring to become 'elite'

“our ethos is simple yet profound: we aspire to become elite”

School emphasizes academic excellence alongside values of resilience, integrity, community

“The Forest School has been committed to delivering a high-quality education that equips students not only with academic excellence but also with the values of resilience, integrity, and community”

The school has a purpose-built co-educational 6th Form Centre that has allowed expansion of sixth form provision to students from other schools.

“Our purpose built co-educational 6th Form Centre means we have been able to extend our 6th Form provision to welcome new students from a wide variety of other schools across the area.”

Forest6 is described as a hybrid sixth form combining traditional school structure/support with college-style independence and flexibility.

“Forest6 is a hybrid Sixth Form, offering the structure and support of a traditional school environment with the independence and flexibility of a college.”

The school holds an annual Open Evening (17 Sept 2026) with school tours and a Headteacher welcome talk, plus separate open morning tours, for prospective families to visit before applying.

“We warmly welcome you to join us at our annual Open Evening on Thursday, 17th September 2026.”

The school advertises a scheduled Open Evening for prospective students/parents.

“Open Evening - Thursday, 17th September 2026”

80% of sixth form students secured places at their first choice universities including Bristol, Imperial College, Cardiff and Royal Holloway.

“We are proud to report that 80% of our students have secured their places at their first choice Universities, including Bristol, Imperial College, Cardiff and Royal Holloway.”

80% of the 2025 A-level cohort progressed to their first-choice universities, with others securing apprenticeships or moving into careers

“80% of our 2025 A-level cohort progressing to their first-choice universities, while others secured top apprenticeships or moved directly into exciting career pathways.”

The Forest School reports record 2025 GCSE and A-Level results with an ongoing upward trend, with improvements sustained for a third year.

“Another set of record results, as Forest students' attainment climbs in Summer 2025”

Ofsted rated the sixth form as 'Good', praising teaching and student support.

“It was extremely gratifying that the Ofsted Report recognised our sixth form as “Good”, praising both the teaching and student support.”