The Forest School
Academy converter secondary school in Horsham (West Sussex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
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.
Forest has an excellent reputation for educating young adults. Our students benefit from learning in an enriching environment where there are no stereotypes. It is our mission to deliver the highest possible standards across all areas of school life and as a result we are confident that our young people will reach and exceed their potential during the time they spend with us.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Boxing
- Dance
- Drama
- Eco Club
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Rugby
- Forest School
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Carnegie Centre of ExcellenceRecognised award
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 151923
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Horsham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (9 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Geoffrey Moore | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Carol Hayton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Louise Jean Lade | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Naomi Alexandra Kimber | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Dr William James Foote | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hannah Joy Stevenson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Marcus Alexander Tyler-Moore | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rachel Natalie Weller | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kim Juile Chambers | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2023 | |
| Mrs Barbara Anne Boud Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher John Scott Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Daisy Yau Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record