How many pupils does Coalway Primary School have?

Coalway Primary School has 211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Coalway Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Coalway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does Coalway Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Coalway Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Coalway Primary School?

Coalway Primary School is located at 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL.

Coalway Primary School

63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL

Good

Inspected 23 May 2023

Good

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

211

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Coalway Primary School

Coalway Primary School is a community school in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 211 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 211 / 420 (50%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.6%

Free school meals

2.6%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

21.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

13.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.52

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

7.54

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

£44,793

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,121 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,662

Spend per pupil

£6,902

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL
Phone: 01594810271
Head Teacher: James Barrow
Website: www.coalwayjunior.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Coalway Primary School?: Coalway Primary School is a community school in Coleford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Coalway Primary School have?: Coalway Primary School has 211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Coalway Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Coalway Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
How does Coalway Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at Coalway Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Coalway Primary School?: Coalway Primary School is located at 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL.

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