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Heart of the Forest Community Special School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Heart of the Forest Community Special School
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Heart of the Forest Community Special School
- All-through
- West Dean GL16 7EJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making at least good progress, from the youngest children to the oldest student.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school, learning and developing their understanding of the world throughout the school day.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Middle leaders have identified pupils who have not made the expected progress and are working on it.
Teacher Engagement: Staff use a wide variety of ways to help pupils share their views and opinions.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff needs to improve on signing more frequently and clearly throughout the school day.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents and carers appreciate the adolescent sex and relationship support provided to help their children.
Communication with Parents: Parents were effusive in their praise for the way staff understand their children and support them.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are supported well by the school to help protect their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and the governing body keep a coordinated eye to ensure that pupils are kept safe and secure.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders enable staff to learn from best practices and follow recommendations such as from the Rochford Review.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Strong relationships with other agencies ensure that pupils are safe at home and in school.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular, high-quality training to stay updated.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have access to the full national curriculum as well as other exciting activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The school buildings and outside areas provide stimulating and attractive learning opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils have access to independent careers advice.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: It prepares pupils for the next steps in their education and life after school.
Support for SEND: Staff help pupils, including those with the most complex needs, by paying close attention to their expressions and breathing.
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About Us
Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 131 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.86% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.51% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.66% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.75% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 56.63% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.31% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.0 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 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 | - | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | - | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 55% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.56% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 | - | 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 | - | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 90% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 5 | 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 | 7 | 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 & terms
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
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1