The Forest School
Wokingham, RG41 5NE · Wokingham · secondary school
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9th of 9 secondary schools in Wokingham we can score, 10 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 756 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.50 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.5 · 66 | 30% | 1.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.12 · 41 | 25% | 1.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.9 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Forest School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,042 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The Forest School
Overview
The Forest School is described as a "happy and welcoming" environment where pupils "blosson" and feel safe. The report highlights a "strong standard" in personal development and wellbeing, with "expected standard" ratings across achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, and leadership. However, post-16 provision is rated as "needs attention," particularly regarding A-level outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils are "extremely well supported" in personal development, with a "very broad and rich set of opportunities" in sport and the arts.
- Staff "know all pupils well" and provide "thoughtful support," fostering "positive and respectful relationships."
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced and ambitious," allowing pupils to build secure foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Leaders have successfully managed the transition to a mixed school, creating an "inclusive culture" where girls have "settled into the school extremely well."
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to embed improvements in the post-16 provision" so that students consistently achieve well, particularly in A-levels.
- Leaders should "continue their work to embed consistently high-quality teaching across the curriculum," as quality is not yet consistent in the sixth form.
- Recent improvements to the reading support programme are "still being refined" to help pupils who need additional help catch up more quickly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.1 |
| 2024/25 | 50.7 |
| 2025/26 | 49.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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