St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
136
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School
St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 136 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Frey, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10944th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 15 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis, Rounders, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, St Briavels Parochial 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Lydney, Forest of Dean, GL15 6TD |
| Headteacher | Natalie Frey |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 136 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 136 / 140 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10944th of 13,686
Nationally
1086th of 1,469
In South West
24th of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
50%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
33
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Lydney
Forest of Dean, GL15 6TD
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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