Curriculum at FHS
Forest Hall School’s curriculum is designed to ensure that every learner leaves our school knowledgeable, successful and confident, fully prepared for success in school and beyond.
Through a rich, broad and ambitious curriculum, pupils build secure knowledge across all subjects while developing the skills needed to reach their full individual potential. Our curriculum is carefully designed to inspire ambition, foster high aspirations and encourage every pupil to become a successful learner who is well prepared for their next steps in education, employment and future careers. By providing meaningful learning experiences and clear progression, we equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and personal qualities needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our curriculum also embeds clear personal development opportunities throughout, ensuring pupils grow not only in what they know but also in the skills, character and confidence they develop during their time at Forest Hall School. There is a strong focus on reading and literacy across all subjects, with an emphasis on developing a broad and ambitious vocabulary so that pupils can access learning, think critically and communicate with precision and clarity.
Through high-quality teaching and enriching experiences, we develop knowledgeable learners who have a secure understanding of the curriculum and the world around them. We nurture successful learners who are ambitious, resilient and motivated to achieve their very best, equipped with the knowledge, skills and aspirations needed for their next steps in education, employment and future careers. We also develop confident learners who communicate effectively, embrace new challenges, show respect and kindness to others, and make positive contributions to their communities.
Together, these elements create a coherent and purposeful curriculum that enables every learner to become knowledgeable, successful and confident, ready to flourish in the next stage of their education and throughout their lives.


