English Bicknor Church of England Primary School
English Bicknor, Coleford, GL16 7PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Coleford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 27 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
'Children and families are at the heart of everything they do' and 'this is a tiny school with an enormous heart' are typical of parents' views, and show what it is like to be a pupil attending English Bicknor. The school values of trust, compassion, perseverance and respect shine through. Pupils love all the school has to offer and attend regularly. Leaders have high expectations, and as a result pupils achieve well. Staff are superb role models, and relationships within the school are exceptional. Staff expect all pupils to be responsible, respectful and active members of the school, and to contribute positively. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are outstanding. From the time they start school in the Reception Year, pupils learn to support and care for each other. Pupils work and play together harmoniously; disagreements are extremely rare. Pupils have a strong voice. This builds their confidence and self-esteem. A wealth of clubs are available to pupils, from music to gardening and sports. These are fully inclusive and well attended. The school offers tremendous pastoral support. Staff go 'above and beyond' for pupils and their families. This ensures that pupils feel happy and safe in school and are ready to learn.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not fully embedded in all of the foundation subjects. As a result, pupils do not gain the planned knowledge they need to achieve well across these subjects. Leaders need to complete the process of embedding the planned curriculum effectively in all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
48 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near English Bicknor Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydbrook Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Berry Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Whitchurch CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| Goodrich CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Ruardean Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Isaac
- Phone
- 01594860367
- Address
- English Bicknor, Coleford, GL16 7PG
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 148946
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.