Clearwell Church of England Primary School
Coleford, GL16 8LG · Gloucestershire · primary school
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194th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 1,964 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clearwell Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Bikeability, Forest School, and Welly Walk, with a breakfast club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 41 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main academic timetable?
What Ofsted said about Clearwell Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While the school maintains “warm and trusting relationships” and effective safeguarding, inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and assessment are hindering pupil progress in several subjects.
Strengths
- “Warm and trusting relationships exist between staff and pupils,” ensuring children feel safe and supported.
- The reading curriculum has improved significantly, with pupils well-supported to develop “reading fluency and comprehension.”
- Behaviour management is successful, resulting in a “calm and orderly” environment with reduced incidents.
- Leaders communicate clearly with parents and work effectively with external professionals to support pupils.
- Attendance is high due to positive relationships that help remove barriers to regular school attendance.
Areas to improve
- Identify essential knowledge in subjects where staff’s curriculum expectations are not secure to close learning gaps.
- Use assessment information effectively to adapt the curriculum and rectify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Ensure staff know how to successfully support pupils with SEND to progress through the curriculum in all subjects.
- Deepen pupils’ understanding of British values and diverse cultures to better prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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