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Picklenash Junior School

Forest of Dean, GL18 1BGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
39%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#12,551
of 13,686 nationally

About Picklenash Junior School

Picklenash Junior School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 7 to 11 in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It currently has 161 pupils against a capacity of 240, meaning the school is operating at around two-thirds full. This spare capacity is notable in a local authority where demand can be high, and it suggests that securing a place here is less competitive than at some neighbouring schools. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 28 per cent, which is significantly above the national average and indicates a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Michelle Kelly. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, judged the school as Requires Improvement across all graded areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This was a downgrade from its previous Good rating, and the report noted that the school was not judged on overall effectiveness at the most recent visit.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRoss Road, Newent, Forest of Dean, GL18 1BG
HeadteacherMichelle Kelly
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils161
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity161 / 240 (67% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingRoundersDanceCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirGardeningEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Picklenash Junior School

Picklenash Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.