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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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