Forest School
London, Waltham Forest, Greater London · E17 3PY
One of the larger independent schools in the capital, Forest School educates around 1,614 pupils across a co-educational, Church of England setting in Waltham Forest. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12 to 1, classes are smaller than in many state settings, and the school caters for entry at 11 alongside a sixth form of some 267 students. Day fees run from £22,575 to £32,070 a year, with academic and other scholarships available and bursaries aimed at families in genuine need. The headteacher holds the title of Warden, currently Claire Tao.
1,614
Pupils
£32,070
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 1,614
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 12
- Location
- London, Waltham Forest, Greater London
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Warden Claire Tao
Latest results
Attainment 8
14.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
78%
A-level A*-A
48%
A-level A*-B
81%
Teaching & academics
At GCSE, 78% of grades fall in the 9-7 band, pointing to a strong academic core, while at A-level 48% of entries reach A*-A and 81% reach A*-B. Popular sixth-form choices lean towards Mathematics, Further Mathematics, English Literature, History, Economics and Politics, with the EPQ offered alongside the standard A-level programme. Spanish and Chinese feature among the languages, and the published Attainment 8 and grade 5+ figures appear to reflect reporting specific to the school's cohort rather than its overall outcomes, which the higher-grade data suggest are considerably stronger.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 267
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.3%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport sits at the centre of school life, with football, hockey, athletics, cricket and netball all part of the offer. Beyond the field, subjects such as Drama and Theatre Studies and Fine Art are popular at GCSE, giving creatively inclined pupils room to develop.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Yondr pouches for Years 7-8 (locked until end of day); middle and sixth form keep phones out of sight; exceptions for medical needs
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £22,575 - £32,070
Bursaries and assisted places for families in genuine need
Inspection reports
The last word
A large, well-resourced independent school with a clear academic record at the top grades and a broad co-curricular life. Best suited to families ready for senior-school fees who value small classes and academic ambition.
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Forest School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Forest School located?
Forest School is located at College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY.
What type of school is Forest School?
Forest School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Greater London.
How many pupils attend Forest School?
Forest School has approximately 1,614 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.