Best 3 Secondary schools in Forest of Dean – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Five Acres High School (Secondary) in Coleford; The Dean Academy (Secondary) in Lydney; Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre (Secondary) in Chepstow — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Five Acres High School, The Dean Academy and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Coleford, Gloucestershire, Lydney, Gloucestershire and Chepstow, Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Five Acres High School), published Apr 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Five Acres High School (Apr 2022). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,600, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Greenshaw Learning Trust and The Athelstan Trust.

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Attribute	Five Acres High School GL16 7QW	The Dean Academy GL15 5DZ	Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre NP16 7AA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QW	Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DZ	Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7AA
Latest Ofsted	2 3 Apr 2022	2 21 Oct 2021	2 26 Nov 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	877	1095	1217
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Greenshaw Learning Trust	The Athelstan Trust	Gloucestershire (916)
Website	www.5acreshighschool.co.uk	www.thedeanacademy.org	www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone	01594832263	01594843202	01291625340
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Five Acres High School

GL16 7QW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7QW
Ofsted: 2 3 Apr 2022
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Greenshaw Learning Trust
Website: www.5acreshighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01594832263

The Dean Academy

GL15 5DZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 5DZ
Ofsted: 2 21 Oct 2021
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Athelstan Trust
Website: www.thedeanacademy.org
Telephone: 01594843202

Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre

NP16 7AA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chepstow
Gloucestershire
NP16 7AA
Ofsted: 2 26 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01291625340

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.