SGS Forest High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Causeway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2AZ |
| Phone | 01594822257 |
| Reference Number | 138496 |
SGS Forest High School is experiencing rapid improvement and is cultivating a positive and respectful community for its pupils. The school has high expectations and supports students in developing their skills and aspirations, particularly through an ambitious curriculum. Various extracurricular activities, such as sporting events and performances, contribute to students' personal development and confidence. However, the academic performance remains a challenge, as the school's outcomes do not fully reflect the quality of education delivered, particularly in relation to the curriculum comprehension and independent thinking required for success in examinations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 257 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.14%
Girls: 47.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 16 | 21 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 27 | 62 |
| 9 | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| 10 | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| 11 | 23 | 22 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.9% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Mar 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and mutual respect among pupils.
- Ambitious curriculum that is inclusive for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with personal challenges and SEND.
- Good behaviour and attitudes observed among pupils.
- Notable improvements in the quality of education in many subjects.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment leading to gaps in knowledge and understanding.
- Limited opportunities for pupils to engage in extended discussions and writing.
- High absence rates affecting pupil achievement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 35.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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1.13 miles |
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1.25 miles |
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1.98 miles |
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Station Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1AT |
2.33 miles |
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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
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2.36 miles |
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2.43 miles |
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Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UA |
2.49 miles |
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Ruardean Church of England Primary School
School Road, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XQ |
3.1 miles |
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Hope Brook CofE Primary School
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3.29 miles |
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Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School
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3.42 miles |
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Lydbrook Primary School
School Road, Lydbrook Primary School, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9PX |
3.65 miles |
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Huntley Church of England Primary School
Ross Road, Huntley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3EX |
4.49 miles |
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Lea CofE Primary School
Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JY |
4.58 miles |
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Parkend Primary School
Yorkley Road, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HL |
4.77 miles |
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Blakeney Primary School
High Street, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4EB |
4.83 miles |
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Dene Magna School
Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU |
2.13 miles |
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Heart of the Forest Community Special School
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2.99 miles |