Forest School
“In Pectore Robur”
(Strength in the heart)
Forest School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 4 to 18, situated on a 50-acre campus bordering Epping Forest in Snaresbrook, north-east London. Established in 1834, the school operates a "diamond structure," where boys and girls are taught in single-sex classes between the ages of 7 and 16. Notable architectural features include the Grade II listed Memorial Dining Hall and a chapel containing stained glass from the William Morris workshop. Facilities include the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, and the Martin Centre for Innovation.
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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)
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Fees (Day Pupils)
Vs. National Average
+10.0%
Forest School's fees are 10.0% higher than the national average.
Vs. County Average
+1.8%
Forest School's fees are 1.8% higher than the county average.
Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.
Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.
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Website
https://www.forest.org.uk/General Enquiries
020 8520 1744Admissions