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Woolaston Primary School

Forest of Dean, GL15 6PHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#11,296
of 13,686 nationally

About Woolaston Primary School

Woolaston Primary School is a small state primary in the Forest of Dean that clearly commands strong local demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 24 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.67, meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. Of those, 7 families put Woolaston as their first preference, and 6 received offers. This level of competition suggests a school that parents in the area are actively seeking out. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the oversubscription figures alone signal a positive reputation among local families. Headteacher Jennifer Lane leads a mixed-gender school of 131 pupils, well below its capacity of 189, so while it's oversubscribed for new starters, there may be room in other year groups. The school has a non-religious character and serves the Gloucestershire local authority area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNetherend, Lydney, Forest of Dean, GL15 6PH
HeadteacherJennifer Lane
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils131
Free School Meals (FSM)9.9%
School Capacity131 / 189 (69% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: woolastonprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Woolaston 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.