The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 14.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
14.7
29.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
7% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,590
- Capacity
- 100%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mrs Claire Tao (Warden)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Henry Maynard Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leytonstone School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Barclay Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wanstead Church School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leyton Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.4km away
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Forest School?
Forest School currently has 1,590 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest School take?
Forest School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Forest School?
Forest School is in London, E17 3PY, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest School have a sixth form?
Yes, Forest School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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