Special schoolData as of May 2026

Heart of the Forest Community Special School

Speech House, Coleford, GL16 7EJ

A Good-rated special school in Coleford where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community special school

Pupils

143

Ages

4-19

FSM

47.4%

Capacity

145

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Heart of the Forest Community Special School

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a secondary school in Coleford, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 30 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 143 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Speech House, Coleford, GL16 7EJ | More schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Heart of the Forest Community Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
May 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Sept 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Heart of the Forest Community Special School

What is Heart of the Forest Community Special School's Ofsted rating?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What do parents say about Heart of the Forest Community Special School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 30 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Heart of the Forest Community Special School.

What are Heart of the Forest Community Special School's latest exam results?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Heart of the Forest Community Special School located?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a secondary school in Coleford, Gloucestershire (GL16 7EJ).

How many pupils attend Heart of the Forest Community Special School?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School has around 143 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Heart of the Forest Community Special School with other schools?

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