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Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Speech House, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.4 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
143
Capacity
145
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this school demonstrates strong support from families, which is a significant asset. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and there are no published statistics for KS2 performance in reading, writing, and maths. Overall, while parent feedback is positive, prospective families should consider the school's current challenges.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★3.8
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child is happy
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
77%
My child feels safe
73%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other2.8%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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51.80589, -2.55225 · GL16 7EJ
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN134190
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Heart of the Forest Community Special School rated by Ofsted?
Heart of the Forest Community Special School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Heart of the Forest Community Special School a good school?
Heart of the Forest Community Special School scores 29.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Heart of the Forest Community Special School?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heart of the Forest Community Special School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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