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‹ Schools in the Forest of Dean

Year 7 to Year 11, and sixth form

Secondary schools in the Forest of Dean.

There are 6 state secondary schools in the Forest of Dean. Last year (September 2026 entry), 1 of them gave their last places by distance, with last distances offered 3.81 miles. 5 had places left after offer day.

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Last distances offered: September 2026 entry, Gloucestershire County Council. Results: Department for Education. Inspections: Ofsted.

Covers the Forest of Dean district, including Mitcheldean, Coleford, Newent, Cinderford, Lydney, Chepstow.

The last distance offered is how far from the school the last child lived who got a place on distance. It changes every year. What it means and how to use it.

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SchoolLast distanceEnglish and maths 4+PupilsOfsted
Dene Magna and Sixth FormMitcheldean3.81 mi64%–MixedFull inspection, 2024
Five Acres High SchoolColeford–65%–Strong in 6 of 6Report card, 2026
Newent Community School and Sixth Form CentreNewent–55%–GoodShort check, 2024
SGS Forest High SchoolCinderford–39%–Needs attention in 5Report card, 2026
The Dean AcademyLydney–56%–Needs attention in 2Report card, 2026
Wyedean School and Sixth Form CentreChepstow–52%–GoodShort check, 2023

Last distance offered: Year 7, September 2026 entry, Gloucestershire County Council. GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above, 2026, Department for Education. Pupils: school census. Inspections: Ofsted.

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This is a guide, not an admissions decision. Schools are listed A to Z, not ranked or recommended. Distances change every year, and children in priority groups such as brothers and sisters of current pupils can get places before distance is used. Always check each school's admissions policy.