Coalway Primary School vs St John's C of E Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coalway Primary School
Coleford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
St John's C of E Academy
Coleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
| Measure | Coalway Primary School Coleford, South West | St John's C of E Academy Coleford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #578 of 1,695 | #1258 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5559 of 15,697 | #11477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 32.6% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 46% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coleford | Coleford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coalwayjunior.co.uk | www.stjohns-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coalway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 33.8).
- •Coalway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 54%).
- •Coalway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •Coalway Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 155.
- •Coalway Primary School is a local authority school while St John's C of E Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coalway Primary School better than St John's C of E Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Coalway Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 33.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Coalway Primary School and St John's C of E Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coleford and Coleford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coalway Primary School: 193. St John's C of E Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coalway Primary School and St John's C of E Academy rank in South West?
Coalway Primary School is 578th of 1,695 and St John's C of E Academy is 1258th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).