The Forest School, located in Winnersh, Berkshire, is a co-educational academy converter catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrollment of 927 pupils, the school has a capacity for 1,450 students and is situated in an urban setting, conveniently near Winnersh railway station. This mixed-gender secondary institution has recently transitioned from an all-boys school to a fully co-educational one starting from Year 7 in September 2024. The school prides itself on offering a comprehensive education within a supportive community. It serves a diverse student body drawn from over 50 feeder schools across Berkshire, reflecting its extensive catchment area and inclusive admissions policy. The school does not have a religious character, and its non-selective admissions ensure a diverse and balanced student population.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
3 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full inspection
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (school was rated Requires Improvement)