St John's C of E Academy
73%
Capacity
154
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St John's C of E Academy
St John's C of E Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 154 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St John's C of E Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Mignaud, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8628th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
St John's C of E Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 25 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's C of E Academy include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, St John's C of E Academy 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Forest of Dean, GL16 8DU |
| Headteacher | Emma Mignaud |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 154 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.1% |
| School Capacity | 154 / 210 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8628th of 13,686
Nationally
829th of 1,469
In South West
15th of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
35
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's C of E Academy
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Contact Information
Bowens Hill Road, Coleford
Forest of Dean, GL16 8DU
Journey to School
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