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Five Acres High School

Academy sponsor led · Coleford · GL16 7QW

Ages 11–16 · 786 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

49.1

Overall absence

9.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.77
−20+2
Attainment 849.1
English & maths grade 5+48%
English & maths grade 4+70%
EBacc entry53%

EBacc APS: 4.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.5%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
819

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

786 pupils · 877 places

Pupils on roll
786
Boys / girls
394 / 392
School capacity
877
Capacity fill
786 / 877 (90%)
Free school meals
28.4%
FSM pupils
223
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Greenshaw Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Simon Phelps

Location

Address
Five Acres
Postcode
GL16 7QW
Town
Coleford
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Forest of Dean
Constituency
Forest of Dean
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Coleford, Gloucestershire, 786 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28.4%.

Open schools in Coleford
8
Secondary schools in Coleford
1
Academies among open schools in Coleford
38% (3)
Open schools in GL16
8
Secondary in GL16
1
Open schools in Gloucestershire LA
339
Secondary in Gloucestershire LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ColefordNear GL16

  • Berry Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 7AT · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM15.9%

    0.3 miles away

  • St John's C of E Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 8DU · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM36.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Coalway Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 7HL · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM32.6%

    1.3 miles away

  • Lydbrook Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Community school · Primary

    Lydbrook · GL17 9PX · Gloucestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM16.9%

    2.3 miles away

  • Ellwood Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 7LY · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM23.7%

    2.6 miles away

  • Clearwell Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 8LG · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM36.6%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Simon Phelps
Telephone
01594832263
Website
www.5acreshighschool.co.uk

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