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  • Independent school for boys and girls

Forest School: entry, tests, dates and fees

College Place, Snaresbrook, London E17 3PY

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Wed 18 Nov

    Wednesday 18 November 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Forest School, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £10,898a term

    2026-27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Forest School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 4 weeks

  2. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 4 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Forest School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Forest School takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entryjoins Year 7 (Senior School)

    How children are assessed: an English paper, an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and online test other.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 18 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 4+, 7+, 10+, 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entryjoins Pre-Preparatory School (Reception)

    48 places

    How children are assessed: a play-based observation.

    Registration closes: Tuesday 22 September 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 7+ entryjoins Forest Preparatory School

    8 places

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a group activity and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Friday 8 January 2027 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 10+ entryjoins Year 7 (Advance Place secured in Year 5)

    How children are assessed: an English paper, an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and online test other.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 18 November 2026 (for September 2028 entry)

  • 13+ entryjoins Year 9

    How children are assessed: an English paper, an interview, a reference from the current school and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Monday 18 January 2027 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 16+ entryjoins Sixth Form

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and other tasks set by the school.

    Registration closes: Friday 9 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Forest School, checked

More about entry from our guide

Forest School has six ways in, from the Pre-Preparatory School (Reception)Forest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 48 pupils join the Pre-Preparatory School. Each of the three reception classes has one full-time teacher and teaching assistant.View the official source up to the Sixth FormForest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Every year new students join Forest Sixth Form from a range of schools.View the official source. The sections below go from the youngest age to the oldest.

4+ (Reception)

The youngest children start in the Pre-Preparatory School (Reception)Forest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 48 pupils join the Pre-Preparatory School. Each of the three reception classes has one full-time teacher and teaching assistant.View the official source. The school lists 48Forest School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 48 pupils join the Pre-Preparatory School.View the official source places for September 2027 entryForest School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Key dates for 4+ entry 2027View the official source. Entry is through a play-based assessmentForest School: Play observationChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: A series of low-key activities which include:- number recognition, some letter sound awareness, following a pattern, knowing colours, counting, drawing, naming simple shapes, sequencing, listening to a story, playing and responding sensibly to the adults who are present.View the official source.

This round is almost over: registration closed on 22 September 2026Forest School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Closing Date Tuesday 22 September 2026View the official source, and assessments ran from 28 September 2026 to 9 October 2026Forest School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 4+ Assessments Monday 28 September - Friday 9 October 2026View the official source. Offers are due in the week beginning 12 October 2026Forest School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Offers emailed w/c Monday 12 October 2026View the official source, with a reply needed by 3 November 2026Forest School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Deadline for Acceptance Tuesday 3 November 2026View the official source. In a play-based assessment, staff usually watch small groups of children at play.

7+ (Year 3)

At 7+, children join Forest Preparatory SchoolForest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Forest Preparatory School will offer approximately eight places for boys and girls at age 7 for September 2027 entry.View the official source. Entry at this stage is co-educationalForest School: PupilsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Forest Preparatory School will offer approximately eight places for boys and girls at age 7 for September 2027 entry.View the official source. The school lists 8Forest School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Forest Preparatory School will offer approximately eight places for boys and girls at age 7 for September 2027 entry.View the official source places for September 2027 entryForest School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Key Dates for 7+ Entry 2027View the official source. The assessment has these parts:

  • the school's own English paperForest School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: During the assessment session, the children will undertake a standardised assessment on a computer, a reading comprehension, a short piece of writing, an age-appropriate maths test and some group activity for children to meet and spend time with other boys and girls sitting for entrance to Forest Preparatory School.View the official source
  • the school's own maths paperForest School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: During the assessment session, the children will undertake a standardised assessment on a computer, a reading comprehension, a short piece of writing, an age-appropriate maths test and some group activity for children to meet and spend time with other boys and girls sitting for entrance to Forest Preparatory School.View the official source
  • a group activityForest School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: During the assessment session, the children will undertake a standardised assessment on a computer, a reading comprehension, a short piece of writing, an age-appropriate maths test and some group activity for children to meet and spend time with other boys and girls sitting for entrance to Forest Preparatory School.View the official source
  • other assessmentForest School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: During the assessment session, the children will undertake a standardised assessment on a computer, a reading comprehension, a short piece of writing, an age-appropriate maths test and some group activity for children to meet and spend time with other boys and girls sitting for entrance to Forest Preparatory School.View the official source

Register by 8 January 2027Forest School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 7+ Registration Deadline Friday 8 January 2027View the official source. Assessments are on 26 January 2027 and 28 January 2027Forest School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 7+ Assessments Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 January 2027View the official source, and offers follow on 11 February 2027Forest School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 7+ Offers Emailed Thursday 11 February 2027View the official source. The deadline to accept is 5 March 2027Forest School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 7+ Acceptance Deadline Midday on Friday 5 March 2027View the official source.

10+ Advance Place (applying in Year 5)

The 10+ entryForest School: OfferedChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Forest Advance Place gives children in Year 5 the opportunity to sit for their Year 7 place a year ahead of the usual round.View the official source route lets a younger child try for a senior place early. It leads to Year 7 (Advance Place secured in Year 5)Forest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Forest Advance Place gives children in Year 5 the opportunity to sit for their Year 7 place a year ahead of the usual round.View the official source, for September 2028 entryForest School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: For September 2028 entry, please complete the online 10+ Senior School Registration Form by midday on Wednesday 18 November 2026, together with the non-refundable registration fee of £180 (£240 for overseas applicants).View the official source. The steps are:

  • the school's own English paperForest School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The Written English assessment is a 30-minute paper-based task requiring candidates to convey their ideas in their best written English.View the official source
  • another online testForest School: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The 10+ digital on-screen assessment is a Quest assessment which lasts one hour and ten minutes and includes Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem Solving.View the official source
  • an interviewForest School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The interview in January is a friendly conversation that lets us meet your child as an individual and hear about the things they love.View the official source
  • a group activityForest School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The group activity/collaborative task sees each child working alongside others in a relaxed, practical activity.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolForest School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: | School reference deadline | Friday 27 November 2026 |View the official source

Registration closes on 18 November 2026Forest School: Registration deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: For September 2028 entry, please complete the online 10+ Senior School Registration Form by midday on Wednesday 18 November 2026, together with the non-refundable registration fee of £180 (£240 for overseas applicants).View the official source. The test on 17 December 2026Forest School: Assessment date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Advance Place assessment day Thursday 17 December 2026View the official source and the interviews in the week beginning 18 January 2027Forest School: Interview date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Interviews Week commencing Monday 18 January 2027View the official source fall on the same days as this year's 11+. Offers are due in February 2027Forest School: Offer date (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Offers emailed February 2027View the official source, and the reply by 5 March 2027Forest School: Acceptance deadline (2028)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Acceptance deadline 10am, Friday 5 March 2027View the official source.

11+ (Year 7)

The 11+ leads to Year 7 (Senior School)Forest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Each Year 7 cohort at Forest is made up of a large number of external boys and girls alongside pupils from our own Prep Schools.View the official source for September 2027 entryForest School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Key dates for 11+ entry 2027View the official source. It has five parts:

  • the school's own English paperForest School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The Written English assessment is a 30-minute paper-based task requiring candidates to convey their ideas in their best written English.View the official source
  • another online testForest School: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The 11+ digital on-screen assessment is a Quest assessment which lasts one hour and ten minutes and includes Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Puzzles and Problem Solving.View the official source
  • an interviewForest School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The interview in January is a friendly conversation that lets us meet your child as an individual and hear about the things they love.View the official source
  • a group activityForest School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The group activity/collaborative task sees each child working alongside others in a relaxed, practical activity.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolForest School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: A written confidential reference from the applicant’s present school is also required.View the official source

Children sit the entrance tests on 17 December 2026Forest School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 11+ Entrance Exam Day Thursday 17 December 2026View the official source. Interviews follow in the week beginning 18 January 2027Forest School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 11+ Interviews w/c Monday 18 January 2027View the official source. Offers come on 11 February 2027Forest School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 11+ Offers Emailed Thursday 11 February 2027View the official source, and the reply is due by 5 March 2027Forest School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 11+ Acceptance Deadline 10am on Friday 5 March 2027View the official source.

We have not confirmed which online test the school uses. The admissions team can tell you. Online tests are taken on a computer. Some change the difficulty as a child answers. In a group activity, children generally tackle a task together in a small team.

13+ (Year 9)

Pupils joining at 13+ start in Year 9Forest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Forest School will offer a small number of places for new entrants into Year 9, who meet the selection criteria for September 2027 entry.View the official source for September 2027 entryForest School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Key Dates for 13+ Entry 2027View the official source. The parts are:

  • the school's own English paperForest School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Part one will be a digital test and part two is a paper-based assessment of written English.View the official source
  • an interviewForest School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with a senior member of Forest staff, where they will have the opportunity to talk about their interest and achievements, both academic and co-curricular.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolForest School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: School referenceView the official source
  • other assessmentForest School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Part one will be a digital test and part two is a paper-based assessment of written English.View the official source

The 13+ runs on a later timetable than the 11+: registration closes on 18 January 2027Forest School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Parents are required to complete the online Senior School Registration form by midday Monday 18 January 2027 and submit a non-refundable registration fee of £180 (overseas registration are £240).View the official source. The assessment is on 28 January 2027Forest School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 13+ Entrance Exam Thursday 28 January 2027View the official source, and interviews are on 8 February 2027Forest School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 13+ Interviews Monday 8 February 2027View the official source. Offers go out on 22 February 2027Forest School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 13+ Offers Emailed Monday 22 February 2027View the official source, with acceptance due by 8 March 2027Forest School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 13+ Acceptance Deadline Midday on Monday 8 March 2027View the official source. A 13+ place can suit a child at a prep school that runs to Year 8.

16+ (Sixth Form)

Students can also join the Sixth FormForest School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Every year new students join Forest Sixth Form from a range of schools.View the official source. Registration for September 2027 entryForest School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Key Dates for 16+ Entry 2027View the official source closed on 9 October 2026Forest School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 16+ Registration Deadline Friday 9 October 2026View the official source, just before we checked. Use this section to plan ahead. The parts are:

  • an interviewForest School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: At 16+ an interview is not always guaranteed following the entrance examination.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolForest School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: School Reference and most recent School reportView the official source
  • GCSE grade requirementsForest School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: At least three grade 7s or aboveView the official source
  • other assessmentForest School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: A 75 minute computer based test to assess the critical thinking skills required for A Level study.View the official source

The assessment is on 31 October 2026Forest School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 16+ Entrance Exam Saturday 31 October 2026 (AM)View the official source, and interviews are on 9 November 2026 and 10 November 2026Forest School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 16+ Interviews Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 November 2026View the official source. Offers come on 1 December 2026Forest School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 16+ Offers Emailed Tuesday 1 December 2026View the official source, and the reply is due by 4 January 2027Forest School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 16+ Acceptance Deadline Midday on Monday 4 January 2027View the official source. Where a stage is listed only as "other assessment", the admissions team can explain what it involves.

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Forest School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 4 weeks

  2. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 4 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 7 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  5. Coming up: Entrance tests

  6. Coming up: Interviews

  7. Coming up: Offers sent

  8. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in4+, 7+, 10+, 13+ and 16+

4+ entry, September 2027

3 earlier steps, all doneShow

  1. Done: Registration closes for 4+ entry

  2. Done: Entrance tests

  3. Done: Offers sent

  1. Next: Accept or decline an offer by

    in 2 weeks

7+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    in about 11 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

10+ entry, September 2028

  1. Next: Registration closes for 10+ entry

    in about 4 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 7 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

  4. Coming up: Interviews

  5. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  6. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

13+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 13+ entry

    in about 13 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Interviews

  5. Coming up: Offers sent

  6. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 20 weeks

16+ entry, September 2027

3 earlier steps, all doneShow

  1. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Bursary applications close

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  1. Next: Entrance tests

  2. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Interviews

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

  5. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Forest School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
4 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Welcome to Forest, an independent day school located on the edge of Epping Forest for pupils aged 4 to 18.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Day or boarding
day school
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Scholarships
5 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Ways in
4+, 7+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£180VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £10,898 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£7,672 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£8,165 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£10,898 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£10,898 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£10,898 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026-27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees shown with and without VAT

Registration fee: £180 (VAT not stated by the school).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £1,400.

Source: Forest School, checked

Joining atFee for 2026-27Forest School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Fees effective from 1 September 2026View the official source
4+ (Reception)£7,672 per term, including VATForest School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Pre-Prep Reception to Year 2 £6,102 £350 £6,452 £7,672View the official source
7+ (Year 3)£8,165 per term, including VATForest School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Prep School Year 3 £6,513 £350 £6,863 £8,165View the official source
11+ (Year 7)£10,898 per term, including VATForest School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Senior School Years 7 to 13 £8,790 £350 £9,140 £10,898View the official source
13+ (Year 9)£10,898 per term, including VATForest School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Senior School Years 7 to 13 £8,790 £350 £9,140 £10,898View the official source
16+ (Sixth Form)£10,898 per term, including VATForest School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Senior School Years 7 to 13 £8,790 £350 £9,140 £10,898View the official source

The school's fee page has fees shown with and without VATForest School: Vat treatmentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Termly Total School Fees (inclusive of VAT on Tuition Fees)View the official source; the table gives the figures that include VAT. These are Forest School's published fees for 2026-27Forest School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Fees effective from 1 September 2026View the official source, and they change each year. Nothing here has been added up or converted by us. An Advance Place child joins Year 7 for September 2028 entryForest School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: For September 2028 entry, please complete the online 10+ Senior School Registration Form by midday on Wednesday 18 November 2026, together with the non-refundable registration fee of £180 (£240 for overseas applicants).View the official source, so a later year's fee will apply.

Registration costs £180Forest School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: For September 2027 entry, parents are required to complete the online 11+ Senior School Registration form by midday on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and submit a non-refundable registration fee of £180 (overseas registrations are £240).View the official source. The deposit to accept a place is £1,400Forest School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: A £1400 fee is payable on acceptance of a place.View the official source.

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, drama, music and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 20% of the fees.

Source: Forest School, checked

  • Bursaries: means-tested bursaries availableForest School: AvailableChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Bursaries are means-tested awards, meaning they are based on household income.View the official source
  • Largest bursary: 100%Forest School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: A Bursary can provide up to 100% fee reduction, enabling talented pupils who could not otherwise afford a place to attend the school.View the official source of fees
  • Largest scholarship: 20%Forest School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: The maximum scholarship awarded to any one pupil is 20% of full fees, whether in one area of excellence or in a combination of one or more areas of excellence.View the official source of fees

A means-tested bursary depends on what a family can afford, not on test marks. Our bursaries guide explains how such checks usually work.

Forest School offers academic scholarshipsForest School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source, art scholarshipsForest School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source, drama scholarshipsForest School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source, music scholarshipsForest School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source and sport scholarshipsForest School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source. They are open at three stages:

  • scholarships at 11+Forest School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source: forms by 20 November 2026Forest School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 11+ Non-Academic Scholarship Form Deadline Friday 20 November 2026View the official source
  • scholarships at 13+Forest School: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source: assessments from 5 February 2027 to 10 February 2027Forest School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 13+ Shortlisted Non-Academic Scholarship Assessments Friday 5 February – Wednesday 10 February 2027View the official source
  • scholarships at 16+Forest School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: Scholarships are awarded to pupils that demonstrate excellence during a competitive assessment process and are currently awarded for Sport, Music, Art & Design, Drama and Academic excellence at 11+, 13+ (from September 2027) and 16+.View the official source: forms by 15 October 2026Forest School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 16+ Non-Academic Scholarship Form Deadline Thursday 15 October 2026View the official source

Open days

Next: Senior School in Action Mornings, Thu 5 Nov 2026

  1. Done: Sixth Form Open Evening (passed)

    booking needed

  2. Done: Senior School in Action Mornings (passed)

    9.00 - 11.00, booking needed

  3. Coming up: Senior School in Action Mornings

    9.00 - 11.00, booking needed

  4. Coming up: 7+ Open Mornings

  5. Coming up: 7+ Open Mornings

  6. Coming up: 13+ Open House

  7. Coming up: 4+ Open Morning (Joint Prep School Open Morning)

    9:00am to 10:30am

  8. Coming up: 4+ Open Morning (Joint Prep School Open Morning)

    9:00am to 10:30am

  9. Coming up: 4+ Open Morning (Joint Prep School Open Morning)

    9:00am to 10:30am

Source: Forest School, checked

The school's pages listed these events when we checked.

The sixth form evening has already happened. For other visits, check the school's website.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 58.4% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    58.4%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 58.4% of all grades received were A* or A and 86% were A*, A or BView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    86%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 58.4% of all grades received were A* or A and 86% were A*, A or BView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    81%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 81% of all grades were 9/8/7View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026

    60%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 60% of all grades were 9/8View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

The school reports these figures, with the exam year shown beside each one.

MeasureResult
A level grades A* to A58.4% (2026)Forest School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 58.4% of all grades received were A* or A and 86% were A*, A or BView the official source
A level grades A* to B86% (2026)Forest School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 58.4% of all grades received were A* or A and 86% were A*, A or BView the official source
GCSE grades 9 to 781% (2026)Forest School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 81% of all grades were 9/8/7View the official source
GCSE grades 9 to 860% (2026)Forest School: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Forest School.The source says: 60% of all grades were 9/8View the official source

Official documents and sources

18 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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