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St John's C of E Academy
Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DU, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.3 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
154
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 75% across the UK. However, only 8% of students reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students towards greater academic achievement. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 19 January 2022Quality 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
Asian Other3.2%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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51.79475, -2.62361 · GL16 8DU
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN145123
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjohn-academy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's C of E Academy rated by Ofsted?
St John's C of E Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 January 2022.
Is St John's C of E Academy a good school?
St John's C of E Academy scores 35.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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