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Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Ages 4–19143 pupils
Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Coleford, within the Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 143 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Coleford can view Heart of the Forest Community Special School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Coleford (GL16 7EJ), Heart of the Forest Community Special School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 20%
Expected standard (RWM)0%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake51.9%
Free school meals51.9%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language7.5%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.4%
Attendance86.4%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher9.0
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence48.0%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Coleford
All schools in Coleford →Parkend Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 miLydbrook Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.3 miWoodside Primary SchoolGood · 2.7 miRuardean Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 3.3 miCoalway Primary SchoolGood · 2.3 miSteam Mills Primary SchoolGood · 2.9 mi
See the full area report for GL16 7EJ →