The Forest School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Wokingham, Wokingham
RG41 5NE
Composite score
63.4

About The Forest School

The Forest School is a secondary school in Wokingham, Wokingham, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 927 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted (December 2025). The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 50.7 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.6 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 26% of secondary schools nationally.

60% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 77% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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National rank
#157
In South East
#7
In Wokingham
Top 26%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
50.7
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
60%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
77%
% EBacc grade 5+
19%
EBacc average points score
4.62

Ofsted judgements

New framework · Last inspection: 09/12/2025 · Read full report ↗

Achievement
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Inclusion
Expected standard
Safeguarding standards
Met
Post-16 provision
Needs attention

School profile

Pupils on roll 927 % FSM ever-6 12.6% % EAL 32.9% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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