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Coghlan Fundamental Elementary
About
Coghlan Fundamental Elementary is located at 4452 256th St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1J3. The school describes itself as a “school of choice” offering a small-school environment in a rural setting, and emphasizes being “a place of learning, a place of belonging.”
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Langley)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-7
Phone: 604 856-8539
Email: ilam@sd35.bc.ca
Principal: Isabella Lam
Programs and Services
"Athletics and extracurricular sports" "Physical Education / Daily Physical Activity" Students receive B.C. curriculum Physical Education classes during the week and participate in Daily Physical Activity each morning. With PAC support, the school sometimes brings in guest instructors for activities such as curling and dance, and uses large play fields and a forested area for outdoor games. "Student support / special education (district services)" Langley School District Student Support Services focuses on safe, caring school environments and provides supports such as mental health support, student intervention, emergency preparedness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The district’s Learning Support Services include inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy/physiotherapy, supports for Deaf/Hard of Hearing and students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.
- Volleyball (Grades 6–7; fall)
- Basketball (Grades 6–7; winter)
- Track and field (Grades 4–7; spring; opportunity to qualify for the district meet)
School Culture and Expectations
Coghlan Fundamental Elementary’s mission is to provide a secure, positive, and meaningful learning environment where students reach their intellectual and social potential. The school emphasizes academic achievement and individual responsibility, a structured approach to learning and behaviour, and a culture of respect, honesty, and integrity, with “parents as partners.” District-wide, Langley schools emphasize safe and caring environments grounded in mutual respect, cooperation, and social responsibility, and describe schools as inclusive of all students and families. The district also provides student code of conduct expectations and dress guidelines to support a respectful learning environment.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
For school bus service, Langley School District provides an online transportation registration process and guidance for determining whether a student is an Eligible Rider or Courtesy Rider (including walk-limit distance information). Families can email transportation@sd35.bc.ca for help, and the district notes that transportation eligibility may change if a family moves and should be kept up-to-date in MyEDBC. The district also outlines transportation processes for riders with diverse abilities (who may qualify under policy) and for International Student Program riders (who register via their homestay coordinator).
Enrollment
Coghlan Fundamental Elementary is listed by Langley School District as a “Fundamental” Program of Choice with Kindergarten entry, and entry is by application. The district directs families to its Choice Program registration information and related rules/regulations, and notes that transportation is not provided for students attending Choice programs (per District Policy 18).
Location
Coghlan Fundamental Elementary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Coghlan Fundamental Elementary
42.93
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 43 - in line with the district public school average of 42, within 0 points.
Literacy: 41
Numeracy: 45
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
60.10
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well above the district public school average of 50, ahead by 10 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.07
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
80.00
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 80 - well above the district public school average of 53, ahead by 27 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 41, numeracy is 45, and overall is 43.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score declined by 10 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 45, while literacy is lowest at 41.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 15 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy declined by 5 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 43, student commitment to learning is 60, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 80.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 80, while Academic Performance is lowest at 43.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
65.62
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 66 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 12 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
69.97
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - in line with the district public school average of 70, within 0 points.
Students report participation in school and community life at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
66.95
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - below the district public school average of 69, trailing by 2 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
74.60
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 70, Health is 67, and Work Ethic is 75.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 75, while Health is lowest at 67.
Civic Engagement shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 21 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
85.00
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 85 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 31 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
77.50
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 78 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 21 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
43.46
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 43 - in line with the district public school average of 44, within 0 points.
Instructional resources are rated at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 85, Facilities and Personnel is 78, and Learning Resources is 43.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 85, while Learning Resources is lowest at 43.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 35 points since 2021/2022.
School Culture
67.19
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.59
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - below the district public school average of 82, trailing by 3 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
62.93
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 63 - well below the district public school average of 70, trailing by 7 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 63.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 63.
Relationships shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
64.76
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the district public school average of 66, trailing by 2 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 65.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 10 points since 2019/2020.