What Makes Forest Park Special?
Balanced Excellence: Nurture, Aspire, Achieve
Our guiding values, Nurture, Excellence, Aspire, reflect our belief that outstanding outcomes can be achieved in a setting where every child is known, supported and challenged.
- We listen to each child and meet their individual needs.
- We deliver high-quality teaching so children strive for the best.
- We provide appropriate challenge, so children build confidence and a love of learning.
Strong Academic Foundations & Outstanding Outcomes
- The school is non-selective but delivers impressively: historically 90%+ of Year 6 leavers progress into state or independent grammar schools.
- The school was only one of three schools nominated for ISA Junior School of the Year 2025 due to its academic achievements
- A rich, broad curriculum ensures children are not simply prepared for the next stage, but for life ahead.
Broad and Ambitious Curriculum
From the very early years, children benefit from specialist teaching in areas such as sport, music, art, drama and computing.
Our curriculum features:
- A strong focus on core subjects, paired with opportunities in the arts, languages, design and physical education.
- A culture of high expectations, where children are guided to evaluate their work, take responsibility for their learning and make consistent progress.
- A safe, nurturing environment where children build resilience, independence and self-esteem. Behaviour policy sets clear expectations and fosters high standards of respect and cooperation.
Enriched Wider Opportunities
Beyond the classroom, the school offers a wide, and continually growing, range of activities and experiences:
- A rich extra-curricular programme including sports, music, drama, languages, chess, cookery, robotics, holiday-club options and more.
- Residential trips, day visits, performance opportunities and chance to represent the school in team or ensemble settings, all helping pupils to develop character, confidence and broad interests.
- For example: the holiday “Multi Sports Week” shows how the school extends learning beyond term-time.
A Genuine Community Feel
- With approximately 160 pupils on roll, the school retains a sense of closeness, children are more than a number they are part of the family.
- Small class sizes and individual support ensure that teachers know children well, forming strong relationships with families.
- The school places emphasis on pastoral care, happiness, wellbeing and a sense of belonging, because a happy child learns best.
- Families are engaged via the Parent Association and community links are strong; this means added value for children through enrichment, service and wider community awareness.
Future-Focused & Progress-Driven
While the school does support preparation for 11+ and grammar school entry, its focus is broader:
- It aims to help children become confident lifelong learners, not just exam-takers.
- Looking ahead, the school is planning growth with improved facilities, showing commitment to continuous improvement
Final Word
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions for your child’s future. At Forest Park Preparatory School, we believe in offering more than simply excellent exam results.
We aim for excellence in character, creativity, sport, art, music and personal growth. We help children become confident, curious and ready for the next steps in life with real joy in learning.
If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, we’d be delighted to welcome you to see our school in action and experience our community first-hand.
