Open Other Secondary Mixed

SGS Forest High School

Causeway Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AZ
Part of: E-ACT (Multi-academy trust)
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SGS Forest High School
Cinderford, GL14 2AZ
257 Pupils
450 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
34.60% FSM %
134 Boys
123 Girls
About SGS Forest High School

SGS Forest High School is a Secondary Academies serving Cinderford and the surrounding area in Gloucestershire. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the South West region.

It has 257 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Nicola Mooney.

Information on SGS Forest High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Cinderford East
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038444
URN 138496
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mike Barnsley Chair of Local Governing Body 10/10/2024 13/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Pat Byett Chair of Local Governing Body 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stacey Amos Local Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Mike Barnsley Local Governor 12/07/2025 12/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Batts Local Governor 20/07/2019 20/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Brown Local Governor 14/06/2024 13/06/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Pat Byett Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Alastair Doodson Local Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Peter Johnson Local Governor 11/10/2023 09/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Medcalf-Woodward Local Governor 10/10/2023 25/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elodie Phillips Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Clare Tilling Local Governor 11/10/2023 10/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Forest View Primary School
0.36 km • Cinderford
Other
Littledean Church of England Primary School
1.6 km • Cinderford
Other
St White's Primary School
1.82 km • Cinderford
Other
Steam Mills Primary School
2.01 km • Cinderford
Other
Drybrook Primary School
3.19 km • Drybrook
Other
Dene Magna School
3.42 km • Mitcheldean
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
SGS Forest High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Cinderford, Gloucestershire.
SGS Forest High School has 257 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
SGS Forest High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at SGS Forest High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at SGS Forest High School is Mrs Nicola Mooney.
SGS Forest High School is at Causeway Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AZ, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
SGS Forest High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicola Mooney
Causeway Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AZ
01594822257
www.foresthigh.org.uk/
Location
GL14 2AZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138496
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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