Severnbanks Primary School
Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Severnbanks Primary School is a primary school in Lydney for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 112th of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 14 April 2026, report published 7 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 April 2026
Severnbanks is a welcoming school at the centre of its community. The school's motto, 'where stars shine', reflects the ambition and commitment to pupils' resilience and development. The school has a large proportion of disadvantaged pupils, including many with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All pupils benefit from the unfaltering commitment from everyone to provide an educational experience in which all pupils succeed, both academically and socially. As a result, pupils enjoy coming to this school. They feel safe, content and happy to attend very well. Pupils and staff thrive in the school's highly inclusive culture. Staff know pupils and families very well. Pupils, including those who face barriers to their learning, live up to and exceed the high expectations that leaders set for what they should achieve. As a result, pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education. In the classroom, pupils maintain high levels of focus. They listen attentively to teachers and actively engage in learning. Social times provide ample opportunity for pupils to play together harmoniously. They enjoy the trim trail, dancing and dressing up. Pupils are clear that bullying is rare. They know that trusted adults will help them with any worries or concerns. Consequently, pupils feel valued. The school's ambition extends beyond the classroom. Pupils benefit from a wide range of high-quality activities, experiences and enrichment opportunities. There is a club for everyone, including chess, dance, sport and 'Young Voices', which support pupils' interests and talents. Educational trips and events, such as visits to the Houses of Parliament and Hampton Court, alongside commemorations like Remembrance Day, help pupils to develop a deeper understanding of life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Leaders need to continue to ensure that pupils develop the important handwriting and transcription skills so they can apply them accurately and confidently across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
251 pupils on roll, with places for 230
Schools near Severnbanks Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydney Church of England Community School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 90% met the expected standard |
| Aylburton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 83% met the expected standard |
| Sharpness Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Pillowell Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natasha Bradley
- Phone
- 01594842789
- Address
- Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AU
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 139165
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.