Coalway Primary School
Coleford, GL16 7HL · Gloucestershire · primary school
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58th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 2,220 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. 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) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coalway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Nature, Board Game, Drama, Sketching, Chill, and Young Voices clubs, as well as Football, Multi Sports, Netball, and Girls Football clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Coalway Primary School
Overview
Coalway Junior School is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights a strong sense of community where pupils feel safe, behave well, and enjoy attending school. Leaders have successfully designed a curriculum that nurtures an ‘inquisitive mind and a passion for lifelong learning’, with particular emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘comprehensive personal development programme’ that encourages them to be good citizens and care for one another.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring books match the sounds pupils know, which helps all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well.
- Staff have high expectations and use assessment effectively to check understanding, particularly in mathematics, where practical equipment helps pupils grasp new ideas.
- The school offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including trips abroad and art workshops, which help ‘learning to come alive’.
- Attendance has improved since the pandemic due to a rigorous policy and support for families overcoming barriers.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not broken down learning into small steps, making it harder for pupils to learn and resulting in less depth of knowledge.
- Leaders should support teachers by making clear the small steps needed in these subjects to ensure the curriculum is implemented effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving comprehensive training and leaders making prompt referrals to external agencies when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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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