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St John's C of E Academy
Goodgraded 19/01/2022Ages 4–11154 pupilsChurch of England
St John's C of E Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Coleford, within the Gloucestershire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 154 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/01/2022, St John's C of E Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Coleford can view St John's C of E Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/01/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence14.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.1%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-29%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Coleford
All schools in Coleford →Five Acres High SchoolGood · 1.1 miBerry Hill Primary School1.3 miCoalway Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miClearwell Church of England Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.9 miEllwood Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 miEnglish Bicknor Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 3.1 mi
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