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The Forest School

Wokingham·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·RG41 5NE
URN: 139853GoodOfsted published 15 Sept 2021
50.7
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.12
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.41, 0.17]
71.4%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
55.6%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
28.7
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesStrong academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 50.7 is above the national average of around 46.

Attainment 8:
50.7
5+ Eng & Maths:
71%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
-0.12
Confidence interval:
[-0.41, 0.17]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202512650.771.4%55.6%4.6
2023/202412349.1-0.1268.3%35.0%4.4
2022/20239248.1+0.2571.0%37.0%4.1
2021/20229653.5+0.1173.0%22.0%4.5

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Wokingham for local comparison.

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The Holt School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 63.7Progress 8 +0.96
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Maiden Erlegh School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 55.5Progress 8 +0.64
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St Crispin's School
Attainment 8 51.7Progress 8 +0.52
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Waingels
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School information

URN139853
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherShirley Austin
TrustTHE FOREST SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterDoes not apply
PostcodeRG41 5NE
Latest pupils126
FSM eligible12.2%

Contact and identifiers

Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5NE

http://www.forest.wokingham.sch.uk/1189781626
DfE number4050
UKPRN10042246
Opened1 Jul 2013
GIAS updated24 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated24 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published15 Sept 2021

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeRequires Improvement monitoring Visit 1
Category of concern
Inspection date29 Jun 2021
Publication date15 Sept 2021
View Ofsted report