Jan 9th 2025
Welcome from our Headteacher
I am very proud to welcome you to The Forest School. We see our school
as the centre of a family which includes students, parents and staff. We therefore believe that our school is very special – a happy and safe environment in which our students can learn, grow and develop into confident and successful global citizens
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1954
School Opens

20
Acre of Beautiful Campus

30+
Co-Curricular Activities
What's on #ForestFamily
Latest from Twitter
@foresthorsham - Apr 23rd 2025
The new team of Student Mentors enjoyed having breakfast with Mr Straw this morning, as a way of celebrating their new role. The Year 7s received their badges and gave suggestions for what would make a good Student Mentor!🏫 pic.twitter.com/aorJzTjZNq— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 23, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 22nd 2025
Our Forest Family returned to school today to be greeted by our new welcome sign and a refurbished Geography and Languages staircase.🤩🏫 pic.twitter.com/rW30ZLeM5B— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 22, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 22nd 2025
Tickets for our production of Grease are still on sale for Tuesday 24th June and Wednesday 25th June. Thursday 26th June has now sold out.
Please pay via the MCAS app. If you are the parent of a future Forest student, tickets can be ordered from: tickets@theforestschool.net 🎭 pic.twitter.com/n3xIWNoDK9— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 22, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 20th 2025
We are looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 22nd April at 08:30am! The timetable starts back on Week Two📚😃 pic.twitter.com/hofbnOXymj— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 20, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 4th 2025
Wishing our Forest Family a wonderful Easter break! We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 22nd April at 08:30am🐣🐰😁 pic.twitter.com/ZxRozOrB8k— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 4, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 4th 2025
The Performing Arts department would like to spotlight:
Ted Jacobs and Harry Garton - for their convincing, well-argued and evidenced argument in our class debate that Sammy is most responsible for the outcome of Blood Brothers🎭
Eren Urganci - for outstanding GCSE Music NEA.🎼 pic.twitter.com/nf5NNZLH2c— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 4, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 4th 2025
PE Extra Curricular Activities w/b Monday 21st April⚽️🎾🏀 pic.twitter.com/UPzncBw20K— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 4, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 3rd 2025
If you have purchased tickets for Grease, they will be available to collect either from Main Reception or Student Reception after the Easter holidays.🎭 pic.twitter.com/O7MWfv0RXo— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 3, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 3rd 2025
Pt.2🎭🎤🩰 pic.twitter.com/hAgGX4GhDD— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 3, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 3rd 2025
Last night Forest saw a phenomenal display of talent as we held our annual Spring Showcase. A huge congratulations to all those involved for putting on such a fantastic show! Pt.1🎭🎤🩰 pic.twitter.com/IhuQ4IcOEP— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 3, 2025
@foresthorsham - Apr 1st 2025
The All-Weather Pitch was the perfect setting for the Horsham Small Schools Football Tournament. The eight teams of Year 5 pupils from local primary schools demonstrated superb skills and athletic integrity throughout. Congratulations to Warnham for being overall winners!⚽️🥇 pic.twitter.com/GNNFozGKyf— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) April 1, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 28th 2025
🚨Want to join the Forest Family?🚨
We currently have a number of exciting vacancies that will provide a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-looking school that will support you in your professional development .
Click below for more information:https://t.co/9RWbvdICoD pic.twitter.com/jwlVGbw1qn— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 28, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 28th 2025
Year 11 After School Masterclass Sessions w/b Monday 31st March✏️ pic.twitter.com/5iW1yMFIeV— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 28, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 28th 2025
PE Extra Curricular Activities w/b Monday 31st March⚽️🎾🏀 pic.twitter.com/u6gZbKCa3y— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 28, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 27th 2025
Just a reminder, Tickets are now on sale for the Spring Showcase! Come and see some excellent dance and drama performances by our wonderfully talented students on Wed 2nd April, from 5-7pm.🎭 pic.twitter.com/JB24atEt8U— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 27, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 27th 2025
A group of Year 8 students visited the Gatwick STEM Centre yesterday, to participate in the Faraday Challenge. The teams worked brilliantly on meeting the brief and produced fantastic proto-types, which they presented to the other teams at the end of the day. 👨🔬 pic.twitter.com/BCANDxKH6s— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 27, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 26th 2025
We are inviting budding bakers to take in The Forest School Spring Bake-Off! Can you create a delicious cake that screams spring? If so, please get involved!🍰 pic.twitter.com/csalcpQQGq— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 26, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 25th 2025
Saturday saw our first Family Cookery Day of the year. The Year 5 pupils prepared a cooked breakfast and cupcakes, as well as doing their own washing up! The parents commented on what a lovely day it was, and how proud their child felt of their achievements.🍳🥓 pic.twitter.com/r1ghqQJCjt— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 25, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 24th 2025
Our Year 7 boys played the first game of rugby on our new all-weather pitch against Tanbridge. The boys played another brilliant, expansive game and came away with the victory.🏉 pic.twitter.com/dWdttAjgJJ— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 24, 2025
@foresthorsham - Mar 24th 2025
Just a reminder that the Ski Trip 2026 is available to book now on MCAS!⛷ pic.twitter.com/DUWaDbBDR2— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) March 24, 2025