Aylburton Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Aylburton, Lydney, GL15 6DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aylburton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Lydney for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 74th of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 24 February 2026, report published 13 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Needs attention
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 February 2026
Aylburton Church of England Primary School provides an environment where pupils feel happy, confident and secure. Pupils show a strong love for school life and say they feel fortunate to attend. Pupils look forward to coming to school so they can spend time with their friends, learning and playing together. Leaders ensure pupils benefit from a wide range of additional activities which broaden their experiences. For example, the sound of 30 pupils playing the violin or guitar is regularly heard filling the corridors. Pupils are listened to and their opinions are valued. They develop a strong sense of belonging. The school’s values appear clearly around the building. Pupils demonstrate respect, courage and perseverance during learning activities. Pupils show trust when younger and older peers play together during breaktimes. Pupils debate current issues, such as climate change. Such discussions enhance their understanding of life in modern Britain. Warm, supportive relationships between pupils and staff help pupils feel safe. Staff remove barriers to learning. They provide effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders are highly ambitious for pupils. Pupils who are disadvantaged or pupils with SEND benefit from the school’s work. Pupils receive tailored support when needed throughout the school day. This helps them achieve well in lessons and contribute positively to school life. Pupils know that staff work diligently to include everyone. Pupils enjoy their learning. Staff and leaders set clear, high expectations. This helps pupils develop positive learning behaviour. They build their knowledge over time and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. They want to attend school. Leaders continue to work with determination to improve pupils' attendance.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue their work to improve pupils' attendance so that pupils attend well and rates of persistent absence reduce.
- Leaders should continue their work to ensure that the teaching of writing supports pupils to achieve the highest possible outcomes in writing.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
68 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Aylburton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Church of England Community School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Woolaston Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Severnbanks Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 90% met the expected standard |
| Bream Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Isaac
- Phone
- 01594842426
- Address
- Church Road, Aylburton, Lydney, GL15 6DB
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 148211
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.