Best Primary Schools in Coleford 2025 | Rankings, Ofsted & Catchments | FindMySchool

2025 Best Primary Schools in Coleford Area

Coleford primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. Ellwood Primary School, English Bicknor Church of England Primary School, and Coalway Junior School are among the highest-performing options in this Forest of Dean market town. While 71% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, families benefit from close-knit community schools that achieve results notably above national averages. With 7 primary schools serving the area, local families have access to welcoming schools with strong foundations in core subjects. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

Key Performance Metrics for Coleford

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Coleford71%

vs

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Coleford16%

vs

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Coleford85%

vs

England82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Coleford71%

vs

England90%

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Coleford

71%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Coleford

16%vsEngland

8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Coleford

85%vsEngland

82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Coleford

71%vsEngland

90%

Map of Primary Schools in Coleford

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Neighbourhoods in Coleford

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Berry Hill Primary School, Coleford	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Berry Hill Primary School, Coleford

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#6	Clearwell Church of England Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Clearwell Church of England Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#6

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Coalway Junior School	State	Primary	7-11 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	Coalway Community Infant School	State	Primary	5-7 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Coalway Junior School

State • Primary • 7-11 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Coalway Community Infant School

State • Primary • 5-7 years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	St John's C of E Academy	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

St John's C of E Academy

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Ellwood Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Ellwood Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	English Bicknor Church of England Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

English Bicknor Church of England Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

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