Ellwood Primary School
Coleford, GL16 7LY · Gloucestershire · primary school
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114th 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,922 of them, against 4.5/10 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) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
Ellwood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Lego, Performance, Fizz Pop Science, SATs, Gymnastics, phonics, and booster clubs. Sports include cricket, football, multi sports, biking, netball, gymnastics, and games. Arts and music options feature Young Voices Choir, choir, dance, and pottery. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 139 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the after-school club offer?
What Ofsted said about Ellwood Primary School
Overview
Ellwood Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils feel safe and happy. The report highlights a well-defined curriculum that supports strong outcomes in mathematics and early reading, alongside positive behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "well-defined curriculum" with regular reviews of previous learning, leading to strong achievement in established subjects like mathematics.
- Early reading is prioritised through trained staff, regular assessments, and engaging resources like "brilliant books," helping pupils read with "confidence and fluency."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "precise help" tailored to their specific needs, gaining confidence and independence.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils being "tolerant and respectful," supported by peer mentors who help manage emotions using techniques like the ‘magic circle’.
- Leaders effectively monitor the curriculum with "minimal impact on workload," ensuring governors have a secure understanding of school strengths.
Areas to improve
- The school must address "historic gaps in learning" in some wider curriculum subjects by adjusting the curriculum to enable all pupils to build knowledge effectively.
- Leaders must continue to embed work to support writing, ensuring all pupils develop their own "writer’s voice" when writing for different audiences and purposes.
Safeguarding
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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