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Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years

Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years

Forest of Dean, GL19 3AQPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

133%

Capacity

140

Pupils

3.2x

Demand

About Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years

Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 140 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (133% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Wilson, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.

Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 14 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOrchard Rise, Gloucester, Forest of Dean, GL19 3AQ
HeadteacherSarah Wilson
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils140
Free School Meals (FSM)7.9%
School Capacity140 / 105 (133% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (4 May 2023): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallGymnasiumSensory RoomArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballAthleticsNetballCricketRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaArt ClubCodingScience Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

14

Applications

45

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

13 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years

Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01452790469www.tibberton.org

Orchard Rise, Gloucester

Forest of Dean, GL19 3AQ

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Orchard Rise, Gloucester

Forest of Dean, GL19 3AQ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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