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Coalway Junior School

Forest of Dean, GL16 7HLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,215
of 13,686 nationally

About Coalway Junior School

Coalway Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, located in the Forest of Dean area of Gloucestershire. Within its local authority, it sits 11th out of 39 primary schools, placing it comfortably in the top third of its peers. The top-performing schools in the same area include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School and Temple Guiting Church of England School, both of which achieved the highest possible ranking score of 100, followed by Thrupp School with a score of 95. Coalway’s own ranking score of 62 reflects solid, if not exceptional, performance. The school is rated Good by Ofsted across all categories in its most recent inspection in 2023, a rating it has held consistently since its previous inspection in 2013. With 211 pupils against a capacity of 240, the school is not oversubscribed, and it serves a community where 30.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Forest of Dean, GL16 7HL
HeadteacherJames Barrow
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)30.3%
School Capacity211 / 240 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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