Ellwood Primary School
Bromley Road, Ellwood, Coleford, GL16 7LYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ellwood Primary School is a primary school in Coleford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 141st of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2018, report published 29 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2023
Pupils treasure the many opportunities presented to them by this warm and welcoming school. The school's motto of 'believe, achieve, belong' is demonstrated by the way there are opportunities for everyone at Ellwood. Parents are complimentary of the variety of clubs on offer. These include gardening, art, gymnastics and multi-sports. Personal accomplishments, such as learning to tie shoelaces and learning to swim, are celebrated in badge-making club. Pupils are empowered to be charitable and entrepreneurial. For example, they design events to raise money for charity. This helps pupils develop a sense of community and altruism. Pupils have a secure understanding of the school rules. Consequently, they behave well. Attitudes to learning are positive. Pupil mentors support their peers to manage their feelings and emotions. For example, they encourage pupils to use calming techniques such as 'magic circle' to let a negative thought go. Pupils are united in their desire to be the best they can. This starts in the early years, where children settle quickly and benefit from positive relationships with adults. Pupils trust adults to care for them. They feel safe and happy at school.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, some pupils have historic gaps in learning. As a result, these pupils find it difficult to build their knowledge based on what they know and remember. The school must ensure that gaps are identified and the curriculum is adjusted to enable all pupils to build their knowledge well.
- Some pupils have not secured a deep knowledge of writing. As a result, these pupils have not developed their own writer's voice when writing for different audiences and purposes. The school must continue to embed their work to support writing and check how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
139 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Ellwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwell Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Coalway Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| St John's C of E Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| Parkend Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Donna Milford
- Phone
- 01594833232
- Address
- Bromley Road, Ellwood, Coleford, GL16 7LY
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115552
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.