The Forest School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Robin Hood Lane Winnersh Wokingham Berkshire RG41 5NE |
| Phone | 01189781626 |
| Reference Number | 139853 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 791 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 97.72%
Girls: 2.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 135 | Unknown | 135 |
| 8 | 167 | Unknown | 167 |
| 9 | 115 | Unknown | 115 |
| 10 | 128 | Unknown | 128 |
| 11 | 123 | Unknown | 123 |
| 12 | 42 | 6 | 48 |
| 13 | 63 | 12 | 75 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.8% |
| Unclassified | 7.7% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Indian | 5.9% |
| African | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-09-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2021-03-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-06-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-02-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-07-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Forest School | ||
| 2011-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-09-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-16 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.12 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Winnersh Primary School
Greenwood Grove, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5LH |
0.36 miles |
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Wheatfield Primary School
Woodward Close, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5UU |
0.49 miles |
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Bearwood Primary School
Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5BB |
0.77 miles |
|
Emmbrook Infant School
Emmbrook Infant School, Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1JR |
1.21 miles |
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Emmbrook Junior School
Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1JR |
1.21 miles |
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Hawkedon Primary School
Hawkedon Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP |
1.21 miles |
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The Hawthorns Primary School
Northway, Woosehill, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ |
1.32 miles |
|
Rivermead Primary School
Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4BS |
1.44 miles |
|
Loddon Primary School
Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR |
1.47 miles |
|
St Cecilia's CofE Primary School
Howlett Grove, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1BJ |
1.54 miles |
|
Windmill Primary School
Fernlea Drive, Woosehill, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3DR |
1.56 miles |
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South Lake Primary School
Campbell Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3NA |
1.64 miles |
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Woodley CofE Primary School
Hurricane Way, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UX |
1.7 miles |
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St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst
School Road, Hurst, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG10 0DR |
1.76 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Junior School
Oxford Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2YJ |
1.78 miles |
|
Walter Infant School
Murray Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2TA |
1.82 miles |
|
Beechwood Primary School
Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4JJ |
1.82 miles |
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The Ambleside Centre
Ambleside Close, Reading, RG5 4JJ |
1.83 miles |
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Aldryngton Primary School
Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR |
2.16 miles |
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Highwood Primary School
Fairwater Drive, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3JE |
2.17 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oak Tree School
Woodward Close, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5LP |
0.55 miles |
|
Reddam House Berkshire
Bearwood Road, Wokingham, RG41 5BG |
1.12 miles |
|
The Emmbrook School
Emmbrook Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1JP |
1.3 miles |
|
The Holt School
Holt Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 1EE |
1.83 miles |
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Maiden Erlegh School
Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS |
2.07 miles |
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High Close School
Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1TS |
2.26 miles |
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Addington School
Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU |
2.29 miles |
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The Bulmershe School
Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU |
2.33 miles |
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Waingels
Waingels Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4RF |
2.36 miles |
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St Crispin's School
London Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1SS |
2.77 miles |
|
Luckley House School
|
2.81 miles |
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Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham
Gipsy Lane, Wokingham, RG40 2HR |
2.83 miles |
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UTC Reading
Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ |
2.93 miles |
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Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL |
2.94 miles |
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Leighton Park School
Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7ED |
3 miles |
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Crosfields School
Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 9BL |
3.14 miles |
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St Joseph's College
|
3.22 miles |
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Reading Blue Coat School
Holme Park, Berkshire, RG4 6SU |
3.23 miles |
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Reading School
Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW |
3.51 miles |
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Hamilton School
135 Bulmershe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SG |
3.57 miles |