Forest School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1521
AGES
4 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Independent Inspection
Report
Full Report - All Reports
99%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths
98%
NATIONAL AVG. 45%
GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths
86%
NATIONAL AVG. 59%
Top grades at GCSE (9-7)
36%
NATIONAL AVG. 11%
3 A levels at AAB or higher inc. two facilitating subjects
51%
NATIONAL AVG. 43.8
Top grades at A level (A*/A)
DATA
GUIDE

Secondary Data
Explained for parents
44.09
A level average point score
NATIONAL AVERAGE 35.48
B
+
Average A level result
NATIONAL AVERAGE B-
Day
Boarding Type
Available
Scholarship Status
£5,250
to
£7,475
Day Fees Per Term
12.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

59% Independent Average Forest School 86% GCSE
43% Independent Average Forest School 51% A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)


School Results Over Time

2019 2022 2023 17% 46% 36% 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19

% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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College Place
Snaresbrook
London
E17 3PY
+44 (0)20 8520 1744
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School Description

Forest School (HMC & IAPS) is a selective independent day school of 1500 pupils on the edge of Epping Forest in north-east London. Forest School is co-educational from Reception through to Year 13. The School consists of a Preparatory School (IAPS; 4-11), and a Senior School (HMC 11-18) all on the same site.

Forest School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“Brilliant!”


I think it is the perfect school for my son. Pleased with everything. My son is extremely happy there.
“Excellent”


Excellent teaching and staff. Incredibly pleased with the school. Great facilities.
“Amazing”


Really good. Definitely suitable for MY children
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News, Photos and Open Days from Forest School

Last update: 09 January 2023

Forest School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.