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Soudley School

Forest of Dean, GL14 2UAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#10,527
of 13,686 nationally

About Soudley School

Soudley School’s Key Stage 2 results tell a mixed story when set against the Gloucestershire local authority average. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 50%, which is nine percentage points below the LA average of 59%. That places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, at the 77th percentile. However, the picture is more nuanced in individual subjects. In maths, 67% of pupils met the expected standard, and the average scaled score of 102 is solidly in line with national norms. Reading tells a similar story, with 58% reaching the expected level and an average score of 104. Where the school really struggles is at the higher end: no pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and writing saw zero pupils reach that top tier. This suggests a school that gets a reasonable number of children to a basic level but struggles to stretch its most able pupils further.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSoudley, Cinderford, Forest of Dean, GL14 2UA
HeadteacherMel Davis
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils41
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity41 / 77 (53% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomArt StudiosICT SuitePlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballCross CountryAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubDramaChoirBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: soudleyschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Soudley 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.