Pauntley Church of England Primary School
59%
Capacity
29
Pupils
6.0x
Demand
About Pauntley Church of England Primary School
Pauntley 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 29 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Pauntley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Kelly, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 316th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
Pauntley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 12 applications for 2 places, making it 6.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Pauntley Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Pauntley 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 | Pool Hill, Newent, Forest of Dean, GL18 1LL |
| Headteacher | Michelle Kelly |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 29 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.2% |
| School Capacity | 29 / 49 (59% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
316th of 13,686
Nationally
27th of 1,469
In South West
1st of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
12
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
2 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.
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Contact Information
Pool Hill, Newent
Forest of Dean, GL18 1LL
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