Five Acres High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QW |
| Phone | 01594832263 |
| Reference Number | 144013 |
Five Acres High School is performing well, having achieved a 'Good' rating across all evaluated domains in its first full inspection as an academy. The school demonstrates a positive educational environment where pupils feel safe and are well-supported in their learning. Various programmes, including sports and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, enhance personal development and engagement in school life. A strong reading culture and a well-sequenced curriculum are notable strengths, promoting engagement and motivation among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 808 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 83 | 171 |
| 8 | 81 | 70 | 151 |
| 9 | 87 | 90 | 177 |
| 10 | 83 | 83 | 166 |
| 11 | 71 | 72 | 143 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.9% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong reading culture encouraging engagement with books
- Well-sequenced curriculum that builds on prior knowledge
- Effective careers education that meets Baker Clause requirements
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils fostering a supportive environment
- Strong support for children looked after with tailored guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum does not enable sophisticated communication of learned knowledge
- Inconsistent support for some pupils with SEND limiting their progress
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 69.2% |
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 | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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