- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 193
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Schools in GL16
A postcode district in Gloucestershire
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: GL16 is a postcode district in Gloucestershire with 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries167 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All GL16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in GL16
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in GL16
7 in GL16, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
19 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1156%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 139
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
8 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1154%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 155
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Top Secondary Schools in GL16
2 in GL16, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results close to the England average.
120 first choices, 130 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 786
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.5
Nurseries in GL16
8 in GL16, highest Ofsted grade first
Berry Hill Under 5's Group
Coleford, GL16 7QW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Coalway Early Years
Coleford, GL16 7HL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ellwood Nursery
Ellwood, GL16 7LY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in GL16
1 in GL16, by the school's Eduscope score
Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Coleford, GL16 7EJ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.5%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
Special Schools in GL16
1 in GL16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Coleford, GL16 7EJ · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 14.5%
- Pupils
- 160
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in GL16, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good10
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every GL16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
GL16 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in GL16
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about GL16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in GL16?
GL16 has 16 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in GL16?
The highest-ranked schools in GL16 on Eduscope are Five Acres High School, Coalway Primary School, Ellwood Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in GL16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in GL16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.