Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 4–19, in Coleford, GL16, in the Gloucestershire council area. It has 160 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (25 February 2025): Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 2 areas.
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Ofsted
Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 2 areas — inspected 25 February 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Requires improvement |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 11 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 160 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 51.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 7.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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