The Forest School

A Welcome from The Forest School Academy Trust

Established  in 1957, The Forest is a “Good” (OFSTED July 2021) comprehensive school. Currently we are a single sex boy’s secondary school that will be offering co-educational study from September 2024 with a seven form entry in the main school and an existing co-educational sixth form making a total current roll of 793. Our Sixth Form has been co-educational since 2009.

The Forest School is situated in Wokingham, Berkshire.

As The Forest School's Headteacher, I work with staff, students and  parents to foster and sustain positive outcomes for all. My ambition is  to ensure  The Forest School provides an exceptional inclusive education for every  student. Students  are encouraged to get involved with extra-curricular activities to  extend their learning beyond the classroom and gain new hobbies and  interests, ranging  from sports clubs to choir practice. Our  success is based on the strong sense of community as we celebrate 60  years as a community school, with high expectations and mutual respect  for  all. We develop the whole person and ensure that every student is fully  equipped for life through our core values: Aspiring, Safe, Prepared,  Independent, Respectful, Excellent.

These  values are for all stakeholders as we recognise the importance of  parents and the inclusive community in the education of the next  generation.  We have a strong academic, sport and creative success, and this is  delivered through the high level of curriculum and pastoral support for  every student.

Shirley Austin

Headteacher