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SGS Forest High School
Causeway Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AZ, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.6 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
257
Capacity
450
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.6, the school is performing in the top 93% across the UK, although it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 42%, which may be a concern for parents considering academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 11% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in overall education quality and community engagement.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.6 | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 42% | Bottom 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other6.2%
Gypsy/Roma4.3%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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51.82885, -2.49281 · GL14 2AZ
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN138496
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.foresthigh.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is SGS Forest High School rated by Ofsted?
SGS Forest High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is SGS Forest High School a good school?
SGS Forest High School scores 10.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at SGS Forest High School in GCSEs?
SGS Forest High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.6. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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