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The Forest School

Wokingham, RG41 5NESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2021
Progress 8
-0.12
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
178 1st-choice / 262 places
Ranking
#1,810
of 3,141 nationally

About The Forest School

The Forest School in Wokingham is a mixed state secondary with a sixth form, currently educating 927 pupils against a capacity of 1,450, meaning it is operating well below its maximum roll. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.2%, which is higher than the national average for secondary schools in England, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this spare capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed: for entry in 2025/26, it received 898 applications for 262 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.43. Only 178 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong local demand and that many families are choosing the school as their top option, even though it is not full. The school has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Shirley Austin.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRobin Hood Lane, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
HeadteacherShirley Austin
Local AuthorityWokingham
Number of Pupils927
Free School Meals (FSM)12.2%
School Capacity927 / 1,450 (64% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jun 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsSports HallTennis CourtsLibraryMusic RoomsTheatreSixth Form CentreScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

RoundersFootballAthleticsTennisHockeySwimmingCross CountryMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaBook ClubDuke of EdinburghEco ClubYoung EnterpriseNewspaperCodingFilm ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: forest.wokingham.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forest School

The Forest School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.