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Five Acres High School
- Secondary
- West Dean GL16 7QW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: The curriculum nurtures high aspirations among pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use assessment information well to create tailored reading programmes.
Strengths and Challenges: The mathematics curriculum is a strength of the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the education their children receive at the school.
Parent Satisfaction: One parent’s view echoes the views of many: ‘The school has high expectations for all students.’
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created a well-sequenced curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff know how to identify if a pupil is at risk, and how to refer their concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding leaders are vigilant about the emotional and physical safety of pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils have many opportunities to develop their physical health through sport.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders have designed a very effective careers education for pupils.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-informed about their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some pupils with SEND do not receive consistently effective support.
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Five Acres High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 787 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We work hard to make sure kids graduate from Five Acres High School as self-assured, aspirational, and successful people. We clearly communicate and embed our values - Ambition, Confidence, Creativity, Respect, and Determination, so that we can further develop high standards of integrity, discipline and self-belief. We demand that all of our students behave admirably, wear their uniforms with pride, and do a great job representing Five Acres High School both locally and abroad.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 48% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 1.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 48.04% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 3.11 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.57% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 49.98% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 3.31 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 106 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.56% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.66 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 2 | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 4 | 50.75% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 6 | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 9 | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 3.32 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 52.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 3.35 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.78% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.85% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.11% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Five Acres High School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
