Forest School

College Place, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY

Independent school for ages 4–18 in Snaresbrook. Mixed intake, Church of England.

Forest School is a mixed Church of England independent school in London, within Waltham Forest, for pupils aged 4 to 18. It has a sixth form and around 1,590 pupils.

Its December 2025 ISI inspection found standards and safeguarding met, with the summary noting leaders' commitment to pupil wellbeing and the Forest way's attention to emotional, physical and mental health.

At 16 to 18, the average A level grade was B+, and 30.1% of A level entries were in AAB or higher combinations. The school is a large independent setting with a Church of England ethos and sixth-form provision.

Ages 4–18 · All-through

1,590 pupils · On roll

Independent school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Waltham Forest’s deadlines and how to apply →