Five Acres High School vs St John's C of E Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.9 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
St John's C of E Academy
Coleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
| Measure | Five Acres High School Coleford, South West | St John's C of E Academy Coleford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 402 | #1258 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1060 of 4,090 | #11477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 786 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 786 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coleford | Coleford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.5acreshighschool.co.uk | www.stjohns-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Five Acres High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 33.8).
- •Five Acres High School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 155.
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 St John's C of E Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Five Acres High School ranks higher (69.0 vs 33.8 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 St John's C of E Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Coleford and Coleford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Acres High School: 786. St John's C of E Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Acres High School and St John's C of E Academy rank in South West?
Five Acres High School is 85th of 402 and St John's C of E Academy is 1258th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).