Question 1

What schools serve Coleford?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 schools in Coleford, Gloucestershire — including Berry Hill Primary School, Coalway Junior School, Coalway Community Infant School, Ellwood Primary School, Clearwell Church of England Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Coleford?

Accepted Answer

Coleford has 7 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Coleford?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Coleford, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Coleford schools are set by Gloucestershire and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Gloucestershire admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Coleford?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Coleford are set by Gloucestershire as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Coleford

Primary Schools in Coleford (7)

Berry Hill Primary School

Coalway Junior School

Coalway Community Infant School

Ellwood Primary School

Clearwell Church of England Primary School

St John's C of E Academy

English Bicknor Church of England Primary School

Secondary Schools in Coleford (1)

Five Acres High School

Other Schools in Coleford (1)

Heart of the Forest Community Special School