Coalway Community Infant School
53%
Capacity
96
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Coalway Community Infant School
Coalway Community Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 96 pupils on roll, operating at 53% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Coalway Community Infant School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher James Barrow, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
Coalway Community Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Coalway Community Infant School include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Choir, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Coalway Community Infant School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Coalway Road, Coleford, Forest of Dean, GL16 7HL |
| Headteacher | James Barrow |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 96 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 96 / 180 (53% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Coalway Road, Coleford
Forest of Dean, GL16 7HL
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