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Heart of the Forest Community Special School

Details

Age Range3-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Community special school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
AddressSpeech House, GL16 7EJ
School Websitewww.heartoftheforestschool.co.uk
Telephone1594822175
URN134190

School Census

Total 128
Girls/Boys 44/84
Girls/Boys Ratio 34.4%/65.6%
% pupils where English not first language 3.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 55
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/09/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
25/09/2012 Good
21/01/2010 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 25/09/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/01/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
25 February 2025School inspectionView
23 May 2023School inspectionView
30 January 2018Short inspectionView
25 September 2012Full inspection: GoodView
21 January 2010Full inspection: SatisfactoryView
16 May 2007Full inspection: OutstandingView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc NE
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc NE
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score NE
Grade 5 or above in English and maths NE
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 NE
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score NE
Progress 8 NE

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standardSUPP
Pupils achieving at a higher standardSUPP
ReadingSUPP
MathsSUPP
Reading ProgressSUPP
Writing ProgressSUPP
Maths ProgressSUPP
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-2.9
Writing Progress-3.5
Maths Progress-3.0
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard0%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-1.6
Writing Progress-2.3
Maths Progress-3.6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
17%
agree
28%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
31%
don't know
10%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
12%
agree
22%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
41%
don't know
12%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
9%
agree
24%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
26%
don't know
21%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
3%
agree
3%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
24%
don't know
19%
not applicable
47%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
14%
agree
53%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
14%
don't know
2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
7%
agree
14%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
50%
don't know
2%
not applicable
10%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
100%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
16%
agree
21%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
38%
dont know 5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
7%
agree
19%
disagree
22%
strongly disagree
33%
don't know
19%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
9%
agree
26%
disagree
28%
strongly disagree
28%
don't know
10%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
12%
agree
26%
disagree
19%
strongly disagree
41%
don't know
2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
10%
agree
31%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
24%
don't know
19%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
12%
agree
50%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
12%
don't know
5%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
14%
agree
17%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
41%
don't know
12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
28%
no
72%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
90.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
2.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin
1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.8%
pakistani ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
92.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.8%

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