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Coalway Junior School

63 Coalway Road, Coleford, GL16 7HL
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Coalway Junior School
Coleford, GL16 7HL
211 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
30.30% FSM %
105 Boys
106 Girls
About Coalway Junior School

Coalway Junior School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Gloucestershire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: James Barrow.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Gloucestershire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Forest of Dean
Parliamentary Constituency Forest of Dean
Ward Coleford
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070630
URN 115550
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Caroline Merritt Chair of Governors 19/11/2024 08/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Judith Aston Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Barrow Governor 04/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Faye Drew Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Katy Henderson Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Stuart McLester Governor 27/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Belinda Price Governor 03/10/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Smith Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Weston Governor 28/03/2023 27/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Coalway Community Infant School
0 km • Coleford
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St John's C of E Academy
1.65 km • Coleford
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Five Acres High School
2.07 km • Coleford
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Ellwood Primary School
2.16 km • Coleford
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Berry Hill Primary School
2.51 km • Coleford
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Clearwell Church of England Primary School
3.17 km • Coleford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coalway Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Coalway Junior School has 211 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Coalway Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Coalway Junior School is Mr James Barrow.
Coalway Junior School is at 63 Coalway Road, Coleford, GL16 7HL, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Coalway Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Coalway Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr James Barrow
63 Coalway Road, Coleford, GL16 7HL
01594810271
www.coalwayjunior.co.uk/
Location
GL16 7HL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115550
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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