Curriculum and Results
The academic curriculum in the years leading to GCSE reflects the National Curriculum in its breadth and balance. However, there are one or two distinguishing points of difference: Latin, for example, is compulsory in the 1st and 2nd Forms; and the majority take Physics, Chemistry and Biology as separate GCSE subjects. Computer literacy is a major focus in the early years.
Pupils consistently produce excellent examination results and most proceed to university, many pupils taking up places for highly competitive subjects at top universities. The school achieves excellent exam results, with pupils largely achieving around 9-10 good GCSE grades, as well as 4 AS levels and 3 A levels.
Forest has a record of doing well in the academic sphere. In 2006, 18 A-level students received offers from Oxford and Cambridge (Oxbridge) Universities.
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