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St John's C of E Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Bowens Hill Road
 Coleford
 Gloucestershire GL16 8DU
Telephone: 01594 832046
Previous Name: St John's Church of England Academy

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
History: This school arose from St John's Church of England Academy
Trust: The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust
Sponsor: Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Thomas (since September 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Emma Mignaud
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 8.52 / 5.32
Non-teaching Staff*: 9.15
Number of pupils: 155
Pupils Per Teacher: 18.2
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 36.10% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 23.2%
Local child deprivation rate: 18.3% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 9.7%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 4.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 6.7km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Authority: Gloucestershire
Constituency: Forest of Dean
Electoral Ward: Coleford
School Number: 9162038

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 19th May 2026 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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