Open Other Secondary Mixed

Five Acres High School

Five Acres, Coleford, GL16 7QW
Part of: GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Five Acres High School
Coleford, GL16 7QW
808 Pupils
877 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
27.00% FSM %
410 Boys
398 Girls
About Five Acres High School

Five Acres High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 808 pupils on roll. School capacity: 877. Current headteacher: Simon Phelps.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Forest of Dean
Parliamentary Constituency Forest of Dean
Ward Berry Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10064720
URN 144013
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Ann-Marie Karadia Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 10/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Brackston Local Governor 01/01/2021 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Carrington Local Governor 04/12/2024 24/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Mike Cooper Local Governor 17/10/2017 15/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sasha Davidson Local Governor 16/11/2020 15/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Bonnie Ellis Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Tabitha Hufman Local Governor 04/12/2024 09/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Ann-Marie Karadia Local Governor 11/06/2019 10/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Kear Local Governor 17/03/2020 16/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dean Lambert Local Governor 12/06/2023 17/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Gordon Nechvatal Local Governor 30/09/2025 29/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Phelps Local Governor 18/03/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Berry Hill Primary School
0.45 km • Coleford
Other
St John's C of E Academy
1.85 km • Coleford
Other
Coalway Junior School
2.07 km • Coleford
Other
Coalway Community Infant School
2.07 km • Coleford
Other
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School
3.38 km • Coleford
Other
Lydbrook Primary School
3.73 km • Lydbrook
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Five Acres High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Five Acres High School has 808 pupils, with a capacity of 877.
Five Acres High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Five Acres High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Five Acres High School is Mr Simon Phelps.
Five Acres High School is at Five Acres, Coleford, GL16 7QW, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Five Acres High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Five Acres High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Simon Phelps
Five Acres, Coleford, GL16 7QW
01594832263
www.5acreshighschool.co.uk
Location
GL16 7QW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144013
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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