St John's Church of England Academy
URN: 138745 • Coleford GL16 8DU
Overview
- Name
- St John's Church of England Academy
- URN
- 138745
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Le Templier (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Bowens Hill Road, Coleford GL16 8DU
Summary
St John's Church of England Academy, located in Coleford, Gloucestershire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 203 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. As part of the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust, the school emphasizes a nurturing and supportive Christian ethos, aiming to foster a safe and stimulating environment for all students. The academy is dedicated to helping children develop a love of learning while becoming responsible members of their community.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, health, and religious education. The school promotes an enquiry-based approach to learning, encouraging pupils to engage actively with their studies. Additionally, the academy offers various clubs and extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience.
St John's is committed to inclusivity and support for all students, including those eligible for free school meals, with 18.2% of pupils benefiting from this provision. The school actively involves parents and the wider community, ensuring that every child receives the guidance and resources they need to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at St John's is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside personal, social, health, and religious education. The school promotes an enquiry-based approach to learning, encouraging pupils to engage actively with their studies. Additionally, the academy offers various clubs and extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience.
St John's is committed to inclusivity and support for all students, including those eligible for free school meals, with 18.2% of pupils benefiting from this provision. The school actively involves parents and the wider community, ensuring that every child receives the guidance and resources they need to thrive academically and socially.
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 203 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 18.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 203 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 18.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 203 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 18.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 203 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 18.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 203 | 110 | 95 | 210 | 18.20 |
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