Heart of the Forest Community Special School

About Heart of the Forest Community Special School

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a community special school in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 143 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 51.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 4–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

143 / 145 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 February 2025

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.

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

Speech House, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ

Phone

01594822175

Headteacher

Lucyna Mansfield

Website

www.heartoftheforestschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heart of the Forest Community Special School?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a community special school in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–19.

How many pupils does Heart of the Forest Community Special School have?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School has 143 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Heart of the Forest Community Special School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Heart of the Forest Community Special School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Heart of the Forest Community Special School?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is located at Speech House, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ.