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Walmore Hill Primary School

Forest of Dean, GL2 8LAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Walmore Hill Primary School

Walmore Hill Primary School is a small state primary in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, currently operating well below its capacity. With 41 pupils against a school capacity of 70, it is one of the smaller primaries in the local authority. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.6%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools in England, though it is worth noting the school serves a rural area where deprivation can be less visible. Despite its size, the school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving three applications for its single available place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3:1. All three applicants listed it as a first preference, and one first-preference offer was made, indicating strong local demand for a school that clearly has a loyal following among families in the catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWalmore Hill, Gloucester, Forest of Dean, GL2 8LA
HeadteacherKirsty Evans
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils41
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity41 / 70 (59% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteArt StudiosSports HallLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisFootballCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walmore Hill Primary School

Walmore Hill Primary 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.