The Forest School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Forest School
Address: Comptons Lane
Town/City: Horsham
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH13 5NT
Country: 100062478747
 Telephone Number: 01403 261086
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ian Straw
Capacity: 1140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1015 (97% boys & 3% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.4%

Location and administration

URN: 126065
DfE Number: 938/4009
UKPRN: 10007930
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Horsham (E14000753)
Electoral Ward: Forest (E05011818)

Easting & Northing: 518760E, 130273N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 36.57" N 0° 18' 23.71" W
Plus Code: 9C3X3M6V+39

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham (0.2km)
  2. Millais School (0.5km)
  3. Heron Way Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Littlehaven Educational Trust (0.6km)
  5. Horsham Nursery School (1.0km)
  6. Kingslea Primary School (1.1km)
  7. Leechpool Primary School (1.5km)
  8. St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School (1.6km)
  9. Northolmes Junior School, Horsham (1.7km)
  10. The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Barbara Boud - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mr Patricio Colombo - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Dr Wiliam Foote - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Raymond Kruit - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Lade - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 October 2025.
  • Mr David Malins - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 October 2025.
  • Mr Stephen Moore - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2023.
  • Mrs Sue Perry - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Cliff Purvis - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 March 2013 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 March 2025.
  • Mr Mark Sanderson - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 June 2025.
  • Mr Christopher Scott - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2024.
  • Mr Andrew Spriggs - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Henry Timperley - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2025.
  • Mr Jonathan Wharton - Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2025.