Clearwell Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Coleford (Gloucestershire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Whether you are looking for a school for your child to start reception or for an in-year admission, please see full details of our admissions process below. Clearwell C of E Primary School is a single-form entry school that admits 10 pupils yearly. If you are considering an in-year admission, we currently have spaces in most year groups.
If you are interested in taking a look around the school, please get in touch with Kirsty Tarry at 01594 834904 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book a visit. Alternatively, we have a number of open mornings planned, so find out more on our Open Mornings page.
If your child turns five between September 1st 2025, and August 31st 2026, they're eligible for admission for the reception 2025 intake. Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) processes applications for admission to reception at our school. Parents and carers living in the area should receive a letter from GCC on or after November 4th 2024, to inform them of the process involved.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Computing
- Drama
- Music
- Rounders
- Swimming
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 115638
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Weaver and Sara Wade-West | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Saron Hetenyi | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Cheryl Le Butt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sandra Jones | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Henson | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kirsty Tarry | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mr Michael Pearson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sara Wade-West | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Joseph Weaver | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Catherine Stirrup | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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