Schools in Coleford, South West (2025)
7 schools · 1,563 students · 4 local authority, 3 academy · median Pupils on roll 155.
Coleford, in South West, has 7 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,563 students. By level there are 6 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 4 local authority, 3 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Coleford's schools is 155, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
5 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Five Acres High School (69.0, top 50% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Coalway Primary School (61.4, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and Ellwood Primary School (44.0, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Five Acres High School (786 students), Berry Hill Primary School (201 students), Coalway Primary School (193 students).
Ranked schools in Coleford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 169Five Acres High SchoolColeford · Academy Secondary51.8 Attainment 8 · 786 students
- 261Coalway Primary SchoolColeford · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 344Ellwood Primary SchoolColeford · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 139 students
- 436Berry Hill Primary SchoolColeford · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 534St John's C of E AcademyColeford · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Acres High School Coleford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 51.8 Attainment 8 | 786 |
| 2 | Coalway Primary School Coleford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61.4 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 3 | Ellwood Primary School Coleford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 44.0 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 139 |
| 4 | Berry Hill Primary School Coleford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 35.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 5 | St John's C of E Academy Coleford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
Other schools in Coleford
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Coleford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Coleford?
Five Acres High School is the highest-ranked school in Coleford with a Success Index (England) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Coleford?
Coleford has 7 schools (1 secondary, 6 primary) educating 1,563 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Coleford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Coleford is 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.