Lydney Church of England Community School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Bream Road, Lydney, GL15 5JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lydney Church of England Community School is a primary school in Lydney for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 136th of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2013, report published 11 June 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 September 2023

Pupils are proud of their school. They explain how the values of kindness, friendship and trust are woven into school life. Relationships between pupils and adults are positive. Pupils learn in a caring and harmonious atmosphere. Older pupils enjoy looking after the younger ones at breaktimes. Pupils appreciate how adults make sure everyone feels welcome and safe. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils know what staff expect of them. In lessons, pupils concentrate well on their learning. They like to learn new and challenging things. Pupils conduct themselves well around the school site. They are confident that adults will resolve any issues quickly. Pupils value the exciting range of clubs and visits on offer. They take part in musical performances, sporting competitions and residential visits to France. Clubs appeal to a range of interests, including gardening, art and singing. Pupils learn to play at least one musical instrument. The school prepares pupils to be responsible citizens. Pupils enjoy making a difference. They raise money for charity by completing tasks during 'challenge week'. Pupils relish taking on leadership roles at breaktimes and in assemblies.

What the school should improve

  • Assessment is still being developed in some foundation subjects. As a result, it is not clear how well pupils are learning their intended curriculum. Teachers do not always use assessment information well enough to address gaps in pupils' prior learning. The trust needs to ensure that assessment in these subjects is strengthened so that pupils learn and remember the curriculum well.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

199 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals21.1%

21.1%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.5%

8.5%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.1%

26.1%, 11.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lydney Church of England Community School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy0.7 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard90% met the expected standard
Severnbanks Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard68% met the expected standard
Aylburton Church of England Primary School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to strong standard83% met the expected standard
Pillowell Community Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement44% met the expected standard
Yorkley Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good73% 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 Laura Bailey
Address
Bream Road, Lydney, GL15 5JH
Local authority
Gloucestershire
URN
148212

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.