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Clearwell Church of England Primary School

Forest of Dean, GL16 8LGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
#13,295
of 13,686 nationally

About Clearwell Church of England Primary School

Clearwell Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Forest of Dean, currently operating well below its capacity of 70 with just 42 pupils on roll. That spare capacity might seem surprising given the level of demand for places: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 15 applications for just 2 available places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 7.5 applicants per spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.8%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school's Church of England character is reflected in its facilities, which include a chapel, and its headteacher is Joanne Jones. Despite its small size, the school offers a range of specialist spaces including an art studio, sensory room, gymnasium, ICT suite, library, and playing fields.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Coleford, Forest of Dean, GL16 8LG
HeadteacherJoanne Jones
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils42
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity42 / 70 (60% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Dec 2024): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosSensory RoomGymnasiumICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubBook ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

Source: clearwellprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clearwell Church of England Primary School

Clearwell Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.