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SGS Forest High School

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SGS Forest High School

Causeway Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AZ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.6%
Basics 9-5
33.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2330.546.4
2023/2429.046.4
2024/2535.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.920.00
2023/24-0.780.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.7%
EBacc APS
3.09
EBacc 9-5
4.4%
EBacc 9-4
6.7%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Dene Magna School
3.42 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Heart of the Forest Community Special School
4.82 km away · Community special school
Good
Wyelands Creek Outdoor Learning Centre
6.83 km away · Other independent special school
Five Acres High School
8.31 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
12.09 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About SGS Forest High School

SGS Forest High School is a secondary school in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. The school has around 257 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Causeway Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AZ | More schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for SGS Forest High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Sept 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Mar 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. May 2022 — Inadequate
  5. Jul 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about SGS Forest High School

What is SGS Forest High School's Ofsted rating?
SGS Forest High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are SGS Forest High School's latest exam results?
SGS Forest High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is SGS Forest High School located?
SGS Forest High School is a secondary school in Cinderford, Gloucestershire (GL14 2AZ).
How many pupils attend SGS Forest High School?
SGS Forest High School has around 257 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare SGS Forest High School with other schools?
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