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The Forest School

Horsham, RH13 5NTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
0.9×
First choices did not exceed offers made
204 1st-choice / 216 offers made
Ranking
Not ranked

About The Forest School

The Forest School is a state-funded secondary school in Horsham, South East, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,115 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,140.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good. admissions data records 204 first-preference applications and 216 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
AddressComptons Lane, Horsham, Horsham, RH13 5NT
HeadteacherMr Ian Straw
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils1,115
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity1,115 / 1,140 (98% full)

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The Forest School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.