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Woodside Primary School

Forest of Dean, GL17 9XPPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#11,726
of 13,686 nationally

About Woodside Primary School

Woodside Primary School is a small state primary in the Forest of Dean that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 26 applications for just 12 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.17, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 12 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, it is not impossible to get into if you live nearby. The school has a nursery provision, which may be a practical draw for parents looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. With 112 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119, the school is running close to full, and 10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is below the national average. The headteacher is Mel Davis, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDenehurst, Ruardean, Forest of Dean, GL17 9XP
HeadteacherMel Davis
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils112
Free School Meals (FSM)10.7%
School Capacity112 / 119 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubGardeningBook ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: woodside.gloucs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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