Open Independent Church of England Mixed

Forest School

College Place, London, E17 3PY
1,590 Pupils
1,530 Capacity
4–18 Age Range
FSM %
831 Boys
759 Girls
About Forest School

Forest School is an Independent schools for pupils aged 4–18 based in Waltham Forest, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 1,590 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,530. Current headteacher: Claire Tao.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Waltham Forest or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Region London
Administrative District Waltham Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Walthamstow
Ward Upper Walthamstow
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 0 / 116
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1922
UKPRN 10015315
URN 103110
Data Last Updated 02-10-2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in London, Waltham Forest.
Forest School has 1,590 pupils, with a capacity of 1,530.
Forest School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Yes, Forest School has a Church of England religious character.
The Warden at Forest School is Mrs Claire Tao.
Forest School is at College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY, in the Waltham Forest local authority, London.
Sixth form at Forest School: Has a sixth form.
Forest School is currently open.
Contact
Warden
Mrs Claire Tao
College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 103110
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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