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 - Oct 8th 2025
📢Attention Year 9/10 parents and carers! We’re recruiting for this year’s #DofE – the perfect way for your child to see what they're capable of.
To sign up, follow the instructions on the letter being sent home this week. Looking forward to more adventure this upcoming year!🏕— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 6th 2025
Year 11 After School Masterclass Sessions w/b Monday 6th October✏️— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 6, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 6th 2025
Our Year 7 students have made an excellent start in their Science lessons! They have been successfully getting to grips with using Bunsen burners in the lab. 🧪🔥— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 6, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 3rd 2025
PE Extra Curricular Activities w/b Monday 6th October⚽️🎾🏀— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 3, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 3rd 2025
Ready for the next step in your child's journey? We warmly invite Year 6 children and their families to join our Daytime Tours!🏫
Book your tour slot now and experience our school atmosphere first-hand using the link below:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/171875535…— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 3, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 2nd 2025
What a fantastic evening! It has been lovely to welcome so many prospective members of the Forest Family tonight.
We hope you enjoyed your visit and felt the special atmosphere of our school. We look forward to seeing you again soon!🏫😃— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 2, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 2nd 2025
OPEN EVENING IS HERE!⭐️🥳
Our Forest Family are absolutely bursting with excitement and ready to welcome you to Open Evening TONIGHT!
Come and join us for a fantastic evening and see why our Forest is the perfect place for your child. We can't wait to meet you! 🏫 #ForestFamily— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 2, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 2nd 2025
⭐TODAY IS THE DAY! OPEN EVENING IS TONIGHT!⭐
The wait is finally over! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to The Forest School TONIGHT for Open Evening!
Don't miss the Headteacher speaking at 5:15 and 6:15 p.m in the Main Hall. We can't wait to see you this evening! 🏫— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 2, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 1st 2025
The Performing Arts department would like to spotlight:
Music - Kayla Biancheri - For maturity and hard work in a samba Bateria performance🎼
Drama - Issac Pullen - For excellent engagement in his drama lessons creating effective Physical Theatre🎭— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 1, 2025
@foresthorsham - Oct 1st 2025
A gentle reminder that School finishes tomorrow Thursday (2nd October) at 1:30pm due to Open Evening and Friday (3rd October) is an Inset Day.🏫😊— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Oct 1, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 30th 2025
Want to join our Forest Family as a Family Engagement Officer?📢
If you're passionate about the inclusion of children and young
people in education and society this could be the role for you!
If you are interested, please apply using the link below:
theforestschool.com/303/staf…— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 30, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 26th 2025
PE Extra Curricular Activities w/b Monday 29th September⚽️🎾🏀— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 26, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 26th 2025
Calling all Year 11 families 📣
Choosing your next steps after GCSEs is a big decision and local colleges are ready to help you explore your options!
Take the time to visit a few, think of these events not just as tours, but as a glimpse into where you could go next!— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 26, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 25th 2025
Just a reminder for next week that School finishes (Thursday 2nd October) at 1:30pm due to Open Evening and Friday (3rd October) is an Inset Day.🏫😊— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 25, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 25th 2025
Year 11 After School Masterclass Sessions w/b Monday 29th September✏️— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 25, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 25th 2025
Want to join our Forest Family as a Caretaker?🧰 This will be a great opportunity to undertake a range of Maintenance and ground works. If you are interested, please apply using the link below:
theforestschool.com/303/staf…— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 25, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 25th 2025
⭐One Week To Go⭐
The Forest Family are delighted to invite you to visit The Forest School for our Open Evening to meet our specialist teachers, explore our state-of-the-art facilities and explore what our school has to offer for your child.🏫— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 25, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 24th 2025
Ready to get creative with your music? Our Instrument Club is back and looking for new members! Come along to MU1 at Thursday Lunchtime.🥁🎹
And for our KS3 students, the Drama Club is your stage to shine! Come along to the Main Hall on Thursday to develop your acting skills.🎭— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 24, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 23rd 2025
Our Orchestra Club is looking for new musicians to join the band and create some fantastic sounds together! Held on Wednesday's in MU1🎻🎶
And for our KS4 students, the Drama Club is your stage to shine! Come along to the Main Hall on Wednesday's to develop your acting skills.🎭— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 23, 2025
@foresthorsham - Sep 23rd 2025
Ready to think strategically? Join Chess Club on Thursdays in HU2!
This club is free for all Year 7-9 students, and whether you're a grandmaster or have never played before, all abilities are welcome. Come and learn new moves, challenge your friends, and have fun♟️— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) Sep 23, 2025