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Coalway Junior School
63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.3 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 72% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 64.3, indicating it outperforms 64% of schools in the area, although only 11% of students reached the higher standard. Parents can expect a supportive environment with solid academic foundations for their children.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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51.79104, -2.60045 · GL16 7HL
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115550
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.coalwayjunior.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Coalway Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Coalway Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Coalway Junior School a good school?
Coalway Junior School scores 64.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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