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The Forest School

Academy converter · Horsham · RH13 5NT

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,115

Local authority

West Sussex

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Horsham, West Sussex, 1,115 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 12.7%.

Open schools in Horsham
44
Secondary schools in Horsham
3
Academies among open schools in Horsham
16% (7)
Open schools in RH13
23
Secondary in RH13
2
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Secondary in West Sussex LA
37

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HorshamNear RH13

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
151923

Location

Address
Comptons Lane
Postcode
RH13 5NT
Town
Horsham
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,115
Boys / girls
747 / 368
School capacity
1,140
Capacity fill
1,115 / 1,140 (98%)
Free school meals
12.7%
FSM pupils
142
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: HORSHAM LEARNING ALLIANCE
Academy trust
HORSHAM LEARNING ALLIANCE

Contact

Telephone
01403261086
Website
http://www.theforestschool.com/

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