The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 154
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 35.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Mignaud
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St John's C of E Academy a selective school?
No. St John's C of E Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John's C of E Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John's C of E Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's C of E Academy?
St John's C of E Academy currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's C of E Academy take?
St John's C of E Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's C of E Academy?
St John's C of E Academy is in Coleford, GL16 8DU, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's C of E Academy have a sixth form?
No, St John's C of E Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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