SchoolScoresCoalway Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
63 Coalway Road, Coleford, GL16 7HL
01594 810271 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 May 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Coleford comparisons use the 4 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Coleford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coleford. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coleford. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coleford. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coleford. Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coleford. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Coleford figures pool parents at the Coleford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
72% — 12 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 61 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Lower than 50% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Coleford. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Coleford. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Coleford. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St John's CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ellwood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berry Hill Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clearwell CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2024
- Parkend Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bream CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Coalway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coalway Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 May 2023.
How did Coalway Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Coalway Primary School?
75% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Coalway Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Coalway Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Coalway Primary School as their first choice for 40 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 31 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115550.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.