Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

St John's C of E Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St John's C of E Academy is an academy converter primary school in Coleford, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 154 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

154

Pupils

210

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St John's C of E Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's C of E Academy?

The catchment area for St John's C of E Academy is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John's C of E Academy is managed by Gloucestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

St John's C of E Academy: 210 places, 73% filled: places available

St John's C of E Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 154 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.1% of pupils at St John's C of E Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Gloucestershire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Gloucestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

St John's C of E Academy: School Information

Full address
Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, GL16 8DU
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.1% of pupils
DfE URN
145123

Other Primary Schools in Coleford

If St John's C of E Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Coleford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Gloucestershire

St John's C of E Academy shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Gloucestershire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St John's C of E Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St John's C of E Academy

What is the catchment area for St John's C of E Academy?

The catchment area for St John's C of E Academy is the geographic zone Gloucestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John's C of E Academy oversubscribed?

St John's C of E Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 154 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for St John's C of E Academy?

St John's C of E Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's C of E Academy cover?

St John's C of E Academy is a primary school in Coleford, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John's C of E Academy?

St John's C of E Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.