Ann Cam Church of England Primary School
111%
Capacity
117
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Ann Cam Church of England Primary School
Ann Cam Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 117 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ann Cam Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Smith, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9266th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
Ann Cam Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 15 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ann Cam Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Ann Cam Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Bayfield Gardens, Dymock, Forest of Dean, GL18 2BH |
| Headteacher | Sarah Smith |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 117 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 117 / 105 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9266th of 13,686
Nationally
904th of 1,469
In South West
16th of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bayfield Gardens, Dymock
Forest of Dean, GL18 2BH
Journey to School
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