Five Acres High School

URN: 144013 • Coleford GL16 7QW

Overview

Name
Five Acres High School
URN
144013
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Phelps (since 2025)
Telephone
01594832263
Website
Visit
Address
Five Acres, Coleford GL16 7QW

Summary

Five Acres High School, located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 808 students and a capacity of 877. As part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, the school emphasizes academic excellence, consistently achieving outstanding GCSE results that place it within the top 5% of schools nationally. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

The curriculum at Five Acres High School is designed to promote not only academic success but also the development of essential life skills. Students engage in a range of activities, including sports, arts, and outdoor education, alongside a strong focus on character education. Core values such as Ambition, Confidence, Creativity, Respect, and Determination are integral to the school's ethos, encouraging students to become well-rounded individuals and responsible members of the community.

Five Acres High School prides itself on creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere, where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities. The school aims to prepare students for future challenges, fostering resilience and a commitment to lifelong learning within a vibrant community context.

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Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
877
Pupils
808
Boys
410
Girls
398
FSM %
27.00
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-02-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 808 410 398 877 27.00
2024-09-11 787 378 409 877 26.20
2023-09-11 737 353 384 877 24.00
2022-09-11 737 353 384 877 24.00
2021-09-11 673 328 345 870 22.60
2020-09-11 611 308 303 870 17.80

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