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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Marvellous Me (other)
- TT Rockstars (other)
- Year 3-4 Football Team (other)
- Year 6 have been for a walk! (other)
- Nature Club Winter Bug Dens (other)
- We had an exciting visit from Emily at Street Racket (other)
- Summer Holiday Reminder (other)
- Sports Day – Friday 13th June 2025 (other)
- Contact (other)
- Spelling Shed Spelling Practice at Home (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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