The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
15%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 92 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 927
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 12.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Trust
- THE FOREST SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Shirley Austin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Tree School
Free school · Grammar · 879m away
Bearwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Reddam House Berkshire
Independent · 1.8km away
Emmbrook Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Emmbrook Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hawkedon Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Sindlesham School
Special school · 2.0km away
The Emmbrook School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Forest School a selective school?
No. The Forest School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Forest School?
The Forest School currently has 927 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Forest School take?
The Forest School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Forest School?
The Forest School is in Wokingham, RG41 5NE, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Forest School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Forest School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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