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The Forest High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. The school has approximately 333 students at the school between the ages of 11-16.   

The Forest High School was established in the 1970s, originally named Double View. The secondary school converted to academy status in 2012 under the name Forest E-ACT Academy, but changed name to The Forest High School in 2015 when it changed sponsorship. It is now sponsored by the SGS Schools Trust.    

Headteacher    

Paul Holroyd   

Values and vision 

The Forest School want all pupils to excel and it strives to be a ‘vibrant, successful and responsive secondary school in the heart of any community’. The school is committed to installing high standards of behavior and wants students to be respectful and considerate towards all members of the community. The school values its partnership with parents and has an active meeting group for parents and staff to come together and work towards raising funds for the community. The Forest School wants pupils of all academic abilities to thrive and offers vocational learning for Year 10 pupils, enabling them to attend college once a week in addition to the core curriculum subjects taught at the school.   

Ofsted    

“Students value the information about safety that they receive in lessons and on special days devoted to personal and social development. They enjoy the opportunities to listen to guest speakers and take part in activities that raise their awareness of staying healthy. They are clear about how to stay safe on the internet and when using social media. They talked sensibly to inspectors about the dangers of smoking, alcohol and substance abuse”.   

View The Forest High School’s latest Ofsted report