How many pupils does SGS Forest High School have?

SGS Forest High School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is SGS Forest High School's Ofsted rating?

SGS Forest High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

How does SGS Forest High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at SGS Forest High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.9 in 2025/26.

Is SGS Forest High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — SGS Forest High School is part of SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is SGS Forest High School?

SGS Forest High School is located at Causeway Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AZ.

SGS Forest High School

Causeway Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AZ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 20 February 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

32.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

257

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About SGS Forest High School

SGS Forest High School is an academy sponsor led in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 257 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.9 (2025/26). 36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 257 / 450 (57%)
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

36.9%

Free school meals

16.1%

EAL

5.5%

SEN support

26.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

32.9

Attainment 8

61 pupils

18%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

39.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

73%

Stayed in education

10%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

24.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.49

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

13.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

5.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

£45,639

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 23% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,925 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,981

Spend per pupil

£10,457

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Causeway Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AZ
Phone: 01594822257
Headteacher: Nicola Mooney
Website: http://www.foresthigh.org.uk/

Academy Trust

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is SGS Forest High School?: SGS Forest High School is an academy sponsor led in Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does SGS Forest High School have?: SGS Forest High School has 257 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is SGS Forest High School's Ofsted rating?: SGS Forest High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).
How does SGS Forest High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at SGS Forest High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 32.9 in 2025/26.
Is SGS Forest High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — SGS Forest High School is part of SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is SGS Forest High School?: SGS Forest High School is located at Causeway Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AZ.

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