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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Report a Concern (other)
- Sports Fixtures (other)
- Childline (other)
- Let's Talk Well (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lakers School (35.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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