The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 143
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 47.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Lucyna Mansfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Speech House, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Heart of the Forest Community Special School's Ofsted rating?
Heart of the Forest Community Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heart of the Forest Community Special School?
Heart of the Forest Community Special School currently has 143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heart of the Forest Community Special School take?
Heart of the Forest Community Special School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Heart of the Forest Community Special School?
Heart of the Forest Community Special School is in Coleford, GL16 7EJ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heart of the Forest Community Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, Heart of the Forest Community Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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