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Applying to The Forest School
The application process and information for moving from primary to secondary school, Year 6 into Year 7 is managed by Wokingham Borough Council.
In-Year Admissions
As a stand-alone academy we manage our own in-year admissions process. Please download the In-Year Admissions Application here.
Our published admission number, or PAN as it is commonly referred to, for 2024-25 is 210. The PAN is the number of students in each year group that the admission authority has agreed will be admitted without causing problems for the school. To view The Forest School Admissions Policy click here
The admissions arrangements for all mainstream academies and free schools must comply with the School admissions code and the School admission appeals code
To find out more about what we do for those who may need additional support, click Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Apply for a place at secondary school
For enquiries regarding and to submit your application for an in-year admission to The Forest School, please email admissions@forest.academy
The Appeals Process
The Appeals process
This is managed on our behalf by Wokingham Borough Council. Should you wish to appeal, click the following link: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/appeal-the-school-place-youve-been-offered/
Objections can be made to the Office of the School’s Adjudicator by 15th May each year. However, anyone or body cannot object to the admission number. All consultation information is available in the regulations www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/8/made
In Year Admissions
In Year Admissions
In-year admissions are referred to where a student starts at a school outside the time they would normally start - Year 7 or sixth form entry is normally in September. If you would like to apply for a place at The Forest School please use The Forest School In-Year Admissions Application form
Residents of other authorities
Residents of other local authorities in England must apply to their home authority for schools in the Wokingham Borough. For a copy of the Council's In-year guide and further information on the application process, follow the following link
For any information or to discuss an In-Year Admission please contact our admissions team via email admissions@forest.academy
Catchment
The catchment, or designated area, for The Forest School is any property whose council tax is paid to Wokingham Borough Council as determined by the designated area map.
Please click this link to find your catchment area.