Aylburton Church of England Primary School
109%
Capacity
76
Pupils
5.8x
Demand
About Aylburton Church of England Primary School
Aylburton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 76 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Aylburton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Isaac, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12189th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
Aylburton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 4 places, making it 5.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Aylburton Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Aylburton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Lydney, Forest of Dean, GL15 6DB |
| Headteacher | Emma Isaac |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 76 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.9% |
| School Capacity | 76 / 70 (109% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2023): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12189th of 13,686
Nationally
1259th of 1,469
In South West
30th of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
42%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed4
23
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aylburton Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Road, Lydney
Forest of Dean, GL15 6DB
Journey to School
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