Forest School with 1230 pupils in all has an unusual federal structure. The Preparatory School (400 pupils) is a mixed junior school with boys and girls taught in separate classes; it then divides into two senior schools, Boys' (13-18) with 475 pupils and Girls' (11-18) with 360 pupils. Girls and boys are taught separately to GCSE and then join in a large co-educational Sixth Form.
This structure confers a double advantage. On the one hand the division of the School into three small sections means that every pupil is known personally and receives individual attention. On the other hand, our overall size enables us to offer a range of facilities rarely found in a small school. These include a Computer Centre (probably one of the best equipped in the UK): Sports Hall: Music School: Theatre and Sixth Form Centre.
Forest School aims to provide a first-class balanced education. There is a fine academic record but we also place great emphasis on activities outside the classroom. The average number of subjects gained at GCSE (grades A-C) has been 9.3 per student. At A level, 3.7 subject passes achieved per student - figures aggregated over the last 3 years. Set in a delightful environment surrounded by Epping Forest, the School has superb facilities and an enviable record for sport, music and drama. We intend that Forest boys and girls should leave school as competent and confident young people, aware of moral and spiritual values and concerned for the welfare of others.
