Schools in Forest Of Dean
Forest Of Dean has 53 schools: 45 primary and 8 secondary or all-through. 73% of the 40 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Dene Magna and Sixth Form has the highest Attainment 8 score (52.6 in 2025). Among primary schools, Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (90% in 2025).
- 55 schools
- 8 secondary
- 45 primary
Secondary Schools in Forest Of Dean
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dene Magna and Sixth Form | – | 52.6 (2025) | +0.05 (2024) | 1,020 |
| 2 | Five Acres High School | Strong standard | 51.8 (2025) | +0.77 (2024) | 786 |
| 3 | Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre | Good | 45.8 (2025) | -0.01 (2024) | 1,024 |
| 4 | The Dean Academy | Needs attention | 43.1 (2025) | +0.02 (2024) | 816 |
| 5 | Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre | Good | 41.5 (2025) | -0.65 (2024) | 976 |
| 6 | SGS Forest High School | Needs attention | 35.6 (2025) | -0.78 (2024) | 255 |
| 7 | Hartpury College | Outstanding | – | – | – |
| 8 | Heart of the Forest Community Special School | – | – | – | 160 |
Primary Schools in Forest Of Dean
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.