Ruardean Church of England Primary School
69%
Capacity
72
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Ruardean Church of England Primary School
Ruardean 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 72 pupils on roll, operating at 69% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Ruardean Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ione Haroun, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 21% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13533rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
Ruardean Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 11 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ruardean Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Swimming, Dance, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Coding, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Ruardean 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 | School Road, Ruardean, Forest of Dean, GL17 9XQ |
| Headteacher | Ione Haroun |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 72 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.2% |
| School Capacity | 72 / 105 (69% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (21%)
13533rd of 13,686
Nationally
1449th of 1,469
In South West
38th of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
21%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
21%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruardean Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
School Road, Ruardean
Forest of Dean, GL17 9XQ
Journey to School
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