Data profile

Forest School

Independent co-ed school in Waltham Forest for ages 4–18.

  • Rank #286
  • co-ed
  • Waltham Forest

02 · Module

Exam results

A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.

A-level A*–A
62%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7
72%
Oxbridge rate
2%
Russell Group rate
4%

03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
11+MAINYear 7
13+Year 9
16+Year 12
7+Year 3
ReceptionMAINReception

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

63

/ 100

National rank #286

Academic60
Destinations53
Future-ready55
Pastoral70
Value-add52
Access & breadth90
Parent70
External consensus50

07 · Module

Editorial verdict

Houseroom's view of the school.

overview

A large, buzzing London senior school set in 50 acres on the edge of Epping Forest. Buildings range from the 18th-century Georgian chapel to the Martin Centre of Innovation for digital teaching. The vibe is down to earth and inclusive. The school has 1,091 pupils aged 11–18 and is a mixed day school. It is linked with Forest Preparatory School, London.

09 · Module

Top feeder prep schools

Preps that have sent the most pupils here over the last few years.

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