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Lydney Church of England Community School

Lydney Church of England Community School

Forest of Dean, GL15 5JHPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

209

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Lydney Church of England Community School

Lydney Church of England Community 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 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Lydney Church of England Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Bailey, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5326th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 39 in Forest of Dean.

Lydney Church of England Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 27 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lydney Church of England Community School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Lydney Church of England Community 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBream Road, Lydney, Forest of Dean, GL15 5JH
HeadteacherLaura Bailey
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)22.0%
School Capacity209 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (20 Sept 2023): School remains Good

Declined
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)

5326th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

488th of 1,469

In South West

Top 50%

8th of 39

In Forest of Dean

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

67%

Expected Standard

10%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:80%
Higher:30%
Writing
Expected:80%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:90%
Higher:27%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -10%

'22/23

77%

'23/24

67%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsSensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballTennisRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubChessBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

58

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

22 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: lydneycofe.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Class profile

2024/25
Pupils per teacherBottom 25% of schools
23.0pupils per qualified teacher

75% of schools in England do better than this.

Average class sizeBottom 25% of schools
29.7pupils per class

75% of schools in England do better than this.

Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.

Pupils & demographics

2024/25
Free school meals22.0%

Below the national average (25%).

English as additional language8.6%

Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.

Ethnic background

  • White British80.4%
  • White (other)7.7%
  • Mixed3.9%
  • Asian2.9%
  • Black0.5%

Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.

Attendance & Behaviour

2024/25
Overall attendanceBelow average
94.7%

Half of schools in England do better than this.

Persistent absenteesAbove average
10.9%

Better than half of schools in England.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsTop 25% of schools
0.0 per 100

Better than 75% of schools in England.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.

Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.

Catchment & Local Competition

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No catchment data published for this school

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⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.

Schools within 1 mile (reference area)

1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.

4

Total schools

4

Oversubscribed

3

Primary

Medium competition area

Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lydney Church of England Community School

Lydney Church of England Community School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01594842172www.lydneycofe.co.uk

Bream Road, Lydney

Forest of Dean, GL15 5JH

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Bream Road, Lydney

Forest of Dean, GL15 5JH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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