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The Forest School
- 1.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Horsham RH13 5NT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils thrive intellectually and make strong progress
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous and highly receptive to learning
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use strong subject knowledge effectively
Current Educational Practices: Rigorous evaluations of practice lead to improvements
Strengths and Challenges: Better teaching in higher sets; weaker in some lower sets, especially science
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents spoke highly of the school's positive ethos
Communication: Clear communication about pupils' behaviour and progress
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents highly regard the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership responds effectively to rare conduct issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: New strategies and robust monitoring advance the school
Managing Bullying and Safety: Zero tolerance on bullying; firm handling when it occurs
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding personal development and welfare promotion
Extracurricular Offerings: Strong clubs, especially in geography and languages
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Strong focus on both academic and life skills
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective bespoke guidance for GCSE options
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective changes and tracking for pupils with SEND
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The Forest School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 1039 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Therefore, we think that our school is unique and offers a joyful and secure environment where our boys may learn, develop, and become effective global citizens.
For educating young men, Forest has a great reputation.
Our teachers design their lessons to foster the greatest standards of learning since we are experts in how males learn.
We strive to uphold the finest standards in all facets of school life, and we have every confidence that our young men will do just that while they are enrolled with us.
It's the opportunity to push ourselves in our learning, our understanding of the world, in our thinking, and in our actions; it's the aspirational drive to be the greatest students and staff we can be.
A cross-curricular schedule of activities, which our boys have access to participate in before, during, and after school, supports and enriches our dynamic curriculum.
Every boy is valued at the Forest School as being exceptional and unique.
Each of our boys should graduate from school with the skills necessary to succeed in their next academic phase.
We want to give our boys a variety of abilities that will help them prosper in the rapidly transforming modern world.
You, as a parent, can make a significant contribution to Forest's continued success.
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Therefore, we think that our school is unique and offers a joyful and secure environment where our boys may learn, develop, and become effective global citizens.
For educating young men, Forest has a great reputation.
Our teachers design their lessons to foster the greatest standards of learning since we are experts in how males learn.
We strive to uphold the finest standards in all facets of school life, and we have every confidence that our young men will do just that while they are enrolled with us.
It's the opportunity to push ourselves in our learning, our understanding of the world, in our thinking, and in our actions; it's the aspirational drive to be the greatest students and staff we can be.
A cross-curricular schedule of activities, which our boys have access to participate in before, during, and after school, supports and enriches our dynamic curriculum.
Every boy is valued at the Forest School as being exceptional and unique.
Each of our boys should graduate from school with the skills necessary to succeed in their next academic phase.
We want to give our boys a variety of abilities that will help them prosper in the rapidly transforming modern world.
You, as a parent, can make a significant contribution to Forest's continued success.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 63% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 24.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 36.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 17.6% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.03% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 11.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.47 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 40.69% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 67% | 15.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.39% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.47% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 26.18% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 38.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 19.43% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 10.22% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 2.7 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.25% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.98% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 43.02% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 21.15% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 13.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.9% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 10 | 24.14% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 3 | 38.12% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 23.17% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.39% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 13.84% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.62 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 39.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 22% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 12.55% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.82% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 7 | 24.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 9 | 36.64% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.75% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.58 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 215 | 173 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 75.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 35.98% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.21% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 67% | 12.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 25.54% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 37.52% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 20.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.18% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 12.28% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.78% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 173 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 66.41% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 36.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.2% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 64% | 11.44% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.59% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.49% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.68% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Forest School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1