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ClosedSecondaryURN 115774

Lakers School

Foundation school · Coleford · GL16 7QW

Ages 11–16 · 563 pupils · Gloucestershire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2017).

Capacity fill65%

563 pupils · 870 places

Pupils on roll
563
Boys / girls
310 / 255
School capacity
870
Capacity fill
563 / 870 (65%)
Free school meals
14.6%
FSM pupils
82
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr John Reilly

Location

Address
Five Acres
Postcode
GL16 7QW
Town
Coleford
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Forest of Dean
Constituency
Forest of Dean
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Coleford, Gloucestershire, 563 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.6%.

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

  • Five Acres High School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Coleford · GL16 7QW · Gloucestershire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence9.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • 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

Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Reilly

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