It is a tremendous privilege to be Headteacher of Five Acres High School, a school with incredible standards and with the community at its heart. Our outstanding GCSE results over the past three years place us inside the top 5% of schools nationally. We are driven by our aim that our students will have a better chance of success than if they went anywhere else.
As a proud member of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools that work collaboratively to support, challenge and develop each other, we are committed to excellence and providing the platform that allows our students to make amazing progress.
The pursuit of academic success, the development of great learning habits and a commitment to our core values ensures our students grow into exceptional young people. Our Character education offer including sports, business, careers, the arts, and outdoor education combined with our commitment to reading and improving knowledge ensures our school is a happy and exciting community to be a part of.
Simon Phelps
Headteacher
We are hosting our Careers Fayre on Tuesday 21 October, featuring exhibitors from local and national employers and a range of post-16 education providers. We look forward to seeing you there! https://t.co/9MJaYSlCsw
As part of our Black History Month celebrations the canteen will be offering a themed menu on Thursday 16 October https://t.co/KmihxHnXTN
Year 10 "Rowing the channel" 40 Year 10 students are taking part in a fundraiser for their school sports tour to Belgium in 2026. Each student is rowing 38,906 metres. The students are raising funds for their travel and playing kit for their tour. https://t.co/K5KTSrlfb5
Five Acres High School, Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 7QW
If you haven't been to see our world-class school in action and would like to before making your Year 6 child's secondary school choice, please call us on 01594 832263 or email admin@5acreshighschool.co.uk to arrange a tour.