Schools in Coleford
8 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Acres High School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalway Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Ellwood Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| English Bicknor Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St John's C of E Academy Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Berry Hill Primary School Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of the Forest Community Special School Community special school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.