Soudley School
Soudley, Cinderford, GL14 2UAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Soudley School is a primary school in Cinderford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 166th of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 15 March 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
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 January 2026
Pupils at Soudley enjoy their time here. From the moment they join the school in the early years, they love coming to school. They feel welcome, safe and show a strong sense of belonging. As a result, pupils attend regularly. They enjoy playtimes and using the play equipment. Older and younger pupils mix and play together happily. Pupils enjoy learning the school's engaging curriculum. They speak enthusiastically about their learning across different subjects. For example, pupils enjoy finding out about historic events and people, such as Martin Luther King and civil rights, and how they connect to issues in modern Britain. Leaders set high aspirations for every pupil. Typically, most pupils achieve outcomes close to the national average. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive. They get the right help in school to be able to enjoy their learning and develop as confident members of the community. Pupils are generally ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils develop their understanding of individual rights and responsibilities. They recognise discrimination and understand the effect it has. This supports pupils to be well prepared for life in modern Britain. Leaders have carefully selected books that broaden pupils’ cultural awareness and their understanding of diversity. Pupils enjoy reading these texts. Pupils are guided by the school’s 'SHINE' values of listen, care, respect, kindness and always doing their best. Pupils demonstrate these values through their actions. They show empathy in how they treat others. Bullying is rare. Pupils trust that if it did occur, staff would deal with it swiftly and effectively. School councillors speak with pride about their school. Pupils enjoy whole school trips together. A recent visit to Barry Island, where pupils explored the rugged landscape and forest, brought their learning about natural structures to life.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue their work to secure consistently high attendance for all pupils and ensure that this is sustained over time. • Leaders should ensure pupils remember important content in the personal, social, health and economic curriculum so that they develop secure knowledge and understanding. • Leaders should ensure the impact of the new approach to teaching writing is reviewed regularly so that pupils’ handwriting and the quality of writing continues to improve.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
44 pupils on roll, with places for 77
Schools near Soudley School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St White's Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| Littledean Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 50% met the expected standard |
| Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Forest View Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Blakeney Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 17% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Mason
- Phone
- 01594822004
- Address
- Soudley, Cinderford, GL14 2UA
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115521
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.