Jan 9th 2025
Welcome from our Headteacher
I am very proud to welcome you to The Forest School. We see our school
as the centre of a family which includes students, parents and staff. We therefore believe that our school is very special – a happy and safe environment in which our students can learn, grow and develop into confident and successful global citizens
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1954
School Opens

20
Acre of Beautiful Campus

30+
Co-Curricular Activities
What's on #ForestFamily
Latest from Twitter
@foresthorsham - Jul 8th 2025
It’s been a busy day for the Cornwall Trip, surfing at Lusty Glaze followed by a trip to Carnglaze Caverns! The sun has been out and everyone’s having a really enjoyable time!☀️🏄🏾 pic.twitter.com/jyVtA6SiuW— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 8th 2025
Our Forest Family have had a very cultural day in Stratford, learning about Shakespeare's life and cruising on the river. Finished off with unlimited pizza 🍕😋 pic.twitter.com/37legwBZAc— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 8th 2025
Our Forest Family on the Battlefields trip travelled to Ypres in Belgium today. They visited the Essex Farm cemetery , Langemark and the Passchendaele museum. They then spent time in Ypres town centre where they had a lovely meal and attended the ceremony at the Menin Gate.🇧🇪👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/rGcPcL6iLK— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 8th 2025
The Ardèche trip spent today in the town of Vallon Pont D’arc around the shops & seeing the sights, followed by a visit to the beach down by Le Pont D’arc. They went up to a viewpoint to look over the gorge and river they kayaked down. Dinner was served by one of our Year 7s!🇫🇷☀️ pic.twitter.com/veYaMtwtsR— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 8th 2025
A group of students went over to Collyer's earlier today for a photography and textiles workshop where they produced brilliant tote bags. Another group of students have been at the Natural History Museum learning all about geology, space, dinosaurs and much more!🎨📸🦖 pic.twitter.com/rDJTGaZOMq— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 8th 2025
Lots of our Forest Family have been taking part in exciting activities in school. The activities have included skateboarding, baking, trampolining and much more! It's fantastic to see everyone so involved and having fun!🧁🛹🎨 pic.twitter.com/25E9CYLwL2— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 8th 2025
Some photos of the Battlefields trip arriving yesterday followed by their own Olympic games in the evening!🇫🇷🏐 pic.twitter.com/C3K3Sh7rDw— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 8, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 7th 2025
The Ardèche trip had an amazing time down the river, followed by fun cliff jumping! The students spent some time in the pool and are now chilling after a long day!🇫🇷☀️🛶🏊🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/NaW86S0QIL— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 7, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 7th 2025
Our Forest Family have arrived safely in Cornwall!🚌☀️ pic.twitter.com/WYF0FEVsRc— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 7, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 7th 2025
The Battlefields trip have arrived in France. They managed to get an earlier ferry so the students were treated to an hour at the beach. They have eaten their dinner and are now waiting for the evening activities to begin!🇫🇷🏖️ pic.twitter.com/pIMXoocaqH— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 7, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 7th 2025
It's been a tasty start to the Stratford trip with a visit to Cadbury World for our Forest Family!😋🍫 pic.twitter.com/poxMU21sNa— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 7, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 7th 2025
The Cornwall trip made it to Lyme Regis after a couple of impromptu stops and some bad traffic. Students were literally running to get their ice creams in the sun!🍦☀ pic.twitter.com/FQmtxMgkt0— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 7, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 6th 2025
It’s been a brilliant first day on the river for the Ardèche trip! They are now settling down for a night under the stars!🇫🇷🌟🛶 pic.twitter.com/6fgNhGkHtS— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 6, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 6th 2025
Our Forest Family have had a fantastic time in very sunny Ardèche so far! They are now all ready for their overnight bivouac so students won’t have their phones until tomorrow afternoon/evening!🇫🇷☀️🛶 pic.twitter.com/kIxYb4EiFc— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 6, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 5th 2025
Our Forest Family arrived safely in Ardèche around midday. They’ve already started on activities in the pool and on high-ropes! More updates to come 🇫🇷 🏊🏻♂️ ☀️— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 5, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 3rd 2025
"I built the pirate ship for my History homework and designed it from the Lego Titanic model. It can be divided into 3 sections. It took me 2 hours to build the ship and 1 hour to do the rigging. I really enjoyed building it!" Ben in Year 7 shared⚓️ pic.twitter.com/KO4KoRMYwW— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 3, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 2nd 2025
Today we welcomed the 240 new members of our Forest Family for their Induction Day. It was fantastic to see so many new faces, having fun and already forming wonderful new friendships. They left with smiles on their faces after a brilliant day with us here at Forest!😁🏫 pic.twitter.com/iMY0C2NyAR— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 2, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jul 2nd 2025
Yesterday a group of Year 8 students had a brilliant day at the Bluebell Railway! As part of the #Railway200 celebrations, students explored the history of Britain's railways, took part in hands on workshops and experienced a steam train ride through the Sussex countryside!🚂✨ pic.twitter.com/3PnGqs9D97— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) July 2, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jun 30th 2025
More of our Forest Family enjoying their delicious, cooling treat!🍦☀️ pic.twitter.com/wv2WGcRyvf— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) June 30, 2025
@foresthorsham - Jun 30th 2025
True to Forest Family tradition on the hottest day of the year so far, our Senior Team have treated the family to a delicious ice cream to cool down☀️🍦 pic.twitter.com/T60t4asPLu— The Forest School (@foresthorsham) June 30, 2025