Bream Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
180
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bream Church of England Primary School
Bream 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 180 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Bream Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Brice, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12426th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
Bream Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 23 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bream Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Bream 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 | High Street, Lydney, Forest of Dean, GL15 6JW |
| Headteacher | Nicola Brice |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.6% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12426th of 13,686
Nationally
1289th of 1,469
In South West
33rd of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
40%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bream Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
High Street, Lydney
Forest of Dean, GL15 6JW
Journey to School
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