The Forest School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NTOpen in maps

The Forest School is a secondary school in Horsham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 March 2017, report published 3 April 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

1,115 pupils on roll, with places for 1,140

Eligible for free school meals12.7%

12.7%, 13.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11%

11%, 10.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.3%

19.3%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Forest School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Millais School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.6
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Tanbridge House School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 54.2
Bohunt Horsham2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.5
Christ's Hospital3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 9.8

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
HORSHAM LEARNING ALLIANCE
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Ian Straw
Phone
01403261086
Website
theforestschool.com
Address
Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NT
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
151923

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.