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Clearwell Church of England Primary School

Voluntary controlled school · Coleford · GL16 8LG

Ages 4–11 · 41 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Some aspects not as strong

KS2 expected (RWM)

57%

Overall absence

5.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Some aspects not as strong

Inspection date

2025-01-19

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)57%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
98.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.6%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
51

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill59%

41 pupils · 70 places

Pupils on roll
41
Boys / girls
21 / 20
School capacity
70
Capacity fill
41 / 70 (59%)
Free school meals
36.6%
FSM pupils
15
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Gloucester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Jones

Location

Address
Church Road, Clearwell
Postcode
GL16 8LG
Town
Coleford
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Forest of Dean
Constituency
Forest of Dean
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Coleford, Gloucestershire, 41 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 36.6%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Gloucester.

Open schools in Coleford
8
Primary schools in Coleford
6
Academies among open schools in Coleford
38% (3)
Open schools in GL16
8
Primary in GL16
6
Open schools in Gloucestershire LA
339
Primary in Gloucestershire LA
242

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ColefordNear GL16

  • Ellwood Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 7LY · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM23.7%

    1.3 miles away

  • St John's C of E Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 8DU · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM36.1%

    1.9 miles away

  • Coalway Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Coleford · GL16 7HL · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM32.6%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Jones
Telephone
01594834904
Website
www.clearwellprimaryschool.co.uk

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