The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
66%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
12%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 808
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Phelps
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Five Acres High School a selective school?
No. Five Acres High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Five Acres High School's Ofsted rating?
Five Acres High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Five Acres High School?
Five Acres High School currently has 808 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Five Acres High School take?
Five Acres High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Five Acres High School?
Five Acres High School is in Coleford, GL16 7QW, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Five Acres High School have a sixth form?
No, Five Acres High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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