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Heart of the Forest Community Special School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a community special not applicable school in Coleford, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 143 pupils, and a capacity of 145 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–19

Age range

143

Pupils

145

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Heart of the Forest Community Special School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Heart of the Forest Community Special School is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Heart of the Forest Community Special School — School Information

Full address
Speech House, Coleford, GL16 7EJ
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–19 years
Free school meals
47.4% of pupils
DfE URN
134190

Frequently Asked Questions — Heart of the Forest Community Special School

Is Heart of the Forest Community Special School oversubscribed?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is operating close to its capacity of 145 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Heart of the Forest Community Special School?

Admission to Heart of the Forest Community Special School is managed by Gloucestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Heart of the Forest Community Special School cover?

Heart of the Forest Community Special School is a not applicable school in Coleford, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.