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Pauntley Church of England Primary School

Forest of Dean, GL18 1LLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
90%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
2 1st-choice / 2 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#316 of 13,686 nationally

About Pauntley Church of England Primary School

Pauntley Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Forest of Dean, with just 29 pupils on roll against a capacity of 49, making it one of the more intimate school settings in Gloucestershire. Its size is a deliberate choice for many local families: the school received 12 applications for just 2 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6 to 1, and all 2 first-preference offers were taken up. That demand is striking given the school's modest footprint. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.2%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 23% but sits comfortably within the local context for a rural Church of England school. With a Church of England religious character and a mixed gender intake from ages 4 to 11, the school draws from a wide catchment area across the Forest of Dean, and its small cohort means each child is well-known to staff.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPool Hill, Newent, Forest of Dean, GL18 1LL
HeadteacherMichelle Kelly
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils29
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity29 / 49 (59% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryGymnasticsCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingArt ClubChessGardeningChoir

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

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DyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

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