Five Acres High School

About Five Acres High School

Five Acres High School is an academy sponsor led in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 808 pupils on roll. It is part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 (2025/26). 28.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% 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

808 / 877 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 February 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW

Phone

01594832263

Head Teacher

Simon Phelps

Website

www.5acreshighschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Five Acres High School?

Five Acres High School is an academy sponsor led in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Five Acres High School have?

Five Acres High School has 808 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Five Acres High School's Ofsted rating?

Five Acres High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022).

How does Five Acres High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Five Acres High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 in 2025/26.

Is Five Acres High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Five Acres High School is part of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Five Acres High School?

Five Acres High School is located at Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW.