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Schools in Coalville

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 17 schools and nurseries
  • 3,935 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Coalville at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Coalville's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries176 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1152%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths30%Attainment 8 39.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary30%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school21%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Coalville

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.

All Coalville primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Coalville

6 mainstream schools in Coalville, best first

Broom Leys School

Coalville, LE67 4DB · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

61 first choices, 61 offers made

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
583
Pupils per teacher
21.1
View school Broom Leys School

New Swannington Primary School

Coalville, LE67 5DQ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

24 first choices, 24 offers made

Met the standard at 1146%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
172
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school New Swannington Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Coalville

2 mainstream schools in Coalville, best first

The Castle Rock School

Coalville, LE67 4BR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

133 first choices, 210 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.9

England 46.2

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
1,060
Pupils per teacher
16.0
View school The Castle Rock School

The Newbridge School

Coalville, LE67 3SJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well below the England average.

186 first choices, 172 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1638.8

England 46.2

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
863
Pupils per teacher
20.0
View school The Newbridge School

Nurseries in Coalville

8 in Coalville, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Coalville

2 in Coalville, by the school's Eduscope score

The Castle Rock School

Coalville, LE67 4BR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

133 first choices, 210 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1639.9

England 46.2

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
1,060
Pupils per teacher
16.0
View school The Castle Rock School

Forest Way School

Coalville, LE67 4UU · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
293
Pupils per teacher
8.5
View school Forest Way School

Special Schools in Coalville

1 in Coalville. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Forest Way School

Coalville, LE67 4UU · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
293
Pupils per teacher
8.5
View school Forest Way School
The map

Every school in Coalville, 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.

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Belvoirdale Community Primary School, GoodNew Swannington Primary School, GoodWarren Hills Community Primary School, GoodAll Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville, GoodForest Way School, Strong standard in every areaSaint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire, GoodThe Newbridge School, Good in every areaThe Castle Rock School, Expected standard or betterBroom Leys School, GoodTiddley Peeps Pre School, GoodCheeky Monkeys Preschool, GoodMarlborough Day Nursery, GoodTwo Bees Pre-School, GoodLilliput Montessori Day Nursery Coalville, Requires improvementThe Den Farmside, GoodThe Hunny Jar CoalvilleButterfly's Pre-School
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet5
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 Coalville school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Coalville's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Coalville by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Coalville vs England

How good are Coalville's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Coalville

CoalvilleEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 6 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    52%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    30%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    21%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    30%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Coalville in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
52% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
20%35%50%20222023202420252026
30% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
21% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Coalville has 17 schools and nurseries.

There are 34% more pupils than in 2018.

30% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Coalville's state schools each January.

Up 34% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Coalville30%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Coalville

How many schools are in Coalville?

Coalville has 17 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 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 Coalville?

The highest-ranked schools in Coalville on Eduscope are All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville, Broom Leys School, New Swannington 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.

What percentage of schools in Coalville are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Coalville hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Coalville perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Coalville, 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Coalville?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Coalville is 16.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Coalville schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Coalville is 21.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Coalville?

There are 3,935 pupils enrolled across schools in Coalville, with 1,719 in primary and 2,216 in secondary. 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Coalville?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in Coalville 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.

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