Ellwood Primary School vs St John's C of E Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellwood Primary School
Coleford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
St John's C of E Academy
Coleford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
| Measure | Ellwood Primary School Coleford, South West | St John's C of E Academy Coleford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1003 of 1,695 | #1258 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9274 of 15,697 | #11477 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 139 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 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.ellwoodschool.co.uk | www.stjohns-academy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 33.8).
- •Ellwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 54%).
- •Ellwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 8%).
- •St John's C of E Academy is the larger school with 155 students compared with 139.
- •Ellwood 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 Ellwood Primary School better than St John's C of E Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ellwood Primary School ranks higher (44.0 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 Ellwood Primary School and St John's C of E Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Coleford and Coleford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellwood Primary School: 139. St John's C of E Academy: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellwood Primary School and St John's C of E Academy rank in South West?
Ellwood Primary School is 1003rd 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).