School Compass
The Forest School
Horsham · West Sussex · RH13 5NT. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 22/03/2022. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is The Forest School's Ofsted rating?
The Forest School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 22/03/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is The Forest School?
The Forest School is in Horsham (RH13 5NT), West Sussex. URN 151923.
How do I compare The Forest School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with The Forest School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (Ofsted inspection report). Open the full PDF for context.
Existing academy: The Forest School URN: 151923 Predecessor school: The Forest School URN: 126065 Comptons Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 5NT Academy conversion and predecessor schools Under the Academies Act 2010, schools may apply to the Secretary of State to convert to academy status.
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Horsham
43 schools on the Horsham town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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The Forest School
URN: 151923
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Horsham
Postcode: RH13 5NT
Ofsted overall: Good (22/03/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/151923/
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