Coalway Junior School

URN: 115550 • Coleford GL16 7HL

Overview

Name
Coalway Junior School
URN
115550
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Barrow (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01594810271
Website
Visit
Address
63 Coalway Road, Coleford GL16 7HL

Summary

Coalway Junior School, located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, is a community primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 211 pupils, out of a capacity of 240. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment based on its core values of kindness, respect, and resilience. Situated in the scenic Forest of Dean, Coalway Junior School encourages curiosity and creativity among its students, aiming to prepare them for future challenges.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, with yearly overviews available for parents to review. In addition to academic learning, Coalway Junior School provides various extracurricular activities, including two annual residential trips for Years 5 and 6, where students engage in outdoor challenges and cultural experiences in Paris.

To support families, the school has a dedicated pastoral team that offers guidance and resources for parents and carers. This includes peer support groups and access to mental health services, ensuring that the well-being of both students and their families is prioritized within the school community. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the pastoral team directly.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
211
Boys
105
Girls
106
FSM %
30.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 211 105 106 240 30.30
2024-09-11 224 112 112 240 29.00
2023-09-11 227 108 119 240 22.00
2022-09-11 227 108 119 240 22.00
2021-09-11 228 107 121 240 24.10
2020-09-11 227 110 117 240 21.10

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