Compare Coalway Junior School and English Bicknor Church of England Primary School and St John's C of E Academy

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Coalway Junior School (Primary) in Coleford; English Bicknor Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Coleford; St John's C of E Academy (Primary) in Coleford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Coalway Junior School, English Bicknor Church of England Primary School and St John's C of E Academy. They are primary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Coleford, Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Coalway Junior School), published Jul 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Coalway Junior School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST and The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Coalway Junior School GL16 7HL	English Bicknor Church of England Primary School GL16 7PG	St John's C of E Academy GL16 8DU
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7HL	Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PG	Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DU
Latest Ofsted	2 6 Jul 2023	2 27 Jun 2023	2 14 Mar 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	77	210
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Gloucestershire (916)	SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST	The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust
Website	www.coalwayjunior.co.uk	www.englishbicknorcofeprimaryschool.co.uk	www.sjacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01594810271	01594860367	01594832046
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Coalway Junior School

GL16 7HL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7HL
Ofsted: 2 6 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.coalwayjunior.co.uk
Telephone: 01594810271

English Bicknor Church of England Primary School

GL16 7PG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7PG
Ofsted: 2 27 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.englishbicknorcofeprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01594860367

St John's C of E Academy

GL16 8DU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8DU
Ofsted: 2 14 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust
Website: www.sjacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01594832046

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.