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The Forest School
Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5NE, Wokingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.4 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
927
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates notable strengths, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 27% nationally and 77% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 56%, which is commendable, parents may want to consider this in the context of their child's specific academic goals. Overall, the school provides a solid educational environment with a strong focus on student achievement.
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Last inspected: 29 June 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.7 | Top 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.2%
Asian Indian6.3%
White Other5.9%
Black African5.5%
Asian Pakistani4.9%
Asian Chinese4.4%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.43163, -0.87739 · RG41 5NE
School details
Local authorityWokingham
RegionSouth East
URN139853
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.forest.wokingham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Forest School rated by Ofsted?
The Forest School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 June 2021.
Is The Forest School a good school?
The Forest School scores 65.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Forest School in GCSEs?
The Forest School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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