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Forest School

Forest School is a co-educational independent school in London for pupils aged 4 to 18.

Waltham ForestCo Ed, becoming co-educationalAges 4–18Day1,590 pupils
Day fees
Fees TBC
How competitive entry is
School Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
1,590
Founded
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
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Independent co-ed school in Waltham Forest for ages 4–18.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 4–18.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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Latest exam results

62%
A-level A*–A
72%
GCSE 9–7
2%
Oxbridge offer rate
4%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2024 results

Where leavers go

77%
to Russell Group
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Cohort125135138120120
Oxbridge83
Russell Group961041069290
US Ivy00010
Medicine712
Top universities (2025)
University of Nottingham
University of Leeds
University of Warwick
University of Exeter
King's College London
UCL
University of Manchester
University of Birmingham
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Open dayNot published
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Registration opensPassed
1 May 2024
Registration closesPassed
15 Oct 2025
Bursary deadlineNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 May 202415 Oct 2025TBCClosed

Open events

Private tours and additional visits available by arrangement — contact admissions to arrange.

Fees

Fees TBCper year · Day · 2025-26
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Max award
100%
Means-tested
Yes
Scholarships
1
medium confidence data
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Feeder schools

Schools like Forest School

Ranked by semantic similarity across curriculum, ethos, intake and admissions style. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

78%

Big Creative Independent School

Waltham Forest · Ages 14–16
Fees TBC
76%

Forest London

Waltham Forest · All Through · Ages 4–18
£18,306 – £32,070
71%

Alternative Centre of Education

Enfield · Ages 7–16
Fees TBC
70%

Unique Children's School

Haringey · Ages 11–18
Fees TBC
70%

Oak House School

Redbridge · Ages 10–17
Fees TBC
70%

East London Independent School

Newham · Ages 7–19
Fees TBC

Questions parents ask

Common questions about Forest School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Forest School best for?+

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

How does admissions work?+

Admissions style isn't fully documented in our profile. Contact the school directly using the details in the contact card.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 02085201744 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Forest School — see the "Schools like Forest School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

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