Five Acres High School
Coleford, GL16 7QW · Gloucestershire · secondary school
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12th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 840 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 87 | 35% | 3.04 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.4 · 59 | 30% | 1.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.77 · 93 | 25% | 2.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.9 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Five Acres High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.77 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Ten Tors, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 786 pupils against a stated capacity of 877. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to progress in the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
What Ofsted said about Five Acres High School
Overview
Five Acres High School is described as a school where leaders have established a "deeply embedded culture" prioritising pupils’ personal growth and wellbeing. The report highlights that pupils are "exceptionally well prepared for their future adult lives" due to high-quality teaching, strong attendance, and extensive pastoral support.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated "Exceptional," with pupils demonstrating "remarkable confidence and resilience" and making positive contributions as citizens.
- Achievement is at a "Strong standard," with disadvantaged pupils progressing very well and English and mathematics results "well above the national average."
- Attendance and behaviour are at a "Strong standard," characterised by a "culture of personal responsibility" and high expectations that ensure learning takes place without disruption.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and "expertly tailored," with teachers using clear explanations and checks to ensure pupils build solid foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Inclusion is at a "Strong standard," with staff who "relentlessly champion and support pupils" to overcome barriers, ensuring those with special educational needs thrive.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to enhance curriculum implementation" so that exceptional teaching has a "transformational impact on the achievement of all pupils in all areas of the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.1 |
| 2024/25 | 51.8 |
| 2025/26 | 45.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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