Five Acres High School vs Shaftesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 94 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Acres High School
Coleford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
786 students
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students
| Measure | Five Acres High School Coleford, South West | Shaftesbury School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 402 | #315 of 402 |
| National rank | #1060 of 4,090 | #3027 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 786 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 786 | 782 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | 27.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.5% | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.0 |
| town | Coleford | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.5acreshighschool.co.uk | www.shaftesburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Five Acres High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 28.8).
- •Five Acres High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 782.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Five Acres High School better than Shaftesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Five Acres High School ranks higher (69.0 vs 28.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Five Acres High School and Shaftesbury School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Coleford and Shaftesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Acres High School: 786. Shaftesbury School: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Acres High School and Shaftesbury School rank in South West?
Five Acres High School is 85th of 402 and Shaftesbury School is 315th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).