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Five Acres High School
Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.0 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
808
Capacity
877
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 23% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance. A notable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while half of the students enter the EBacc. However, parents may want to consider the school's progression data, which is not detailed in the available information.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 51.8 | Top 23% 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%. | 76% | Top 25% 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%. | 55% | Top 27% 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%. | 50% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.9%
White Other2.1%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Other0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.80883, -2.60926 · GL16 7QW
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN144013
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.5acreshighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Five Acres High School rated by Ofsted?
Five Acres High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2022.
Is Five Acres High School a good school?
Five Acres High School scores 67.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Five Acres High School in GCSEs?
Five Acres High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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