The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 372
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- FOREST OF DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Lyons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Latimer Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Forest View Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forest View Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest View Primary School?
Forest View Primary School currently has 372 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest View Primary School take?
Forest View Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest View Primary School?
Forest View Primary School is in Cinderford, GL14 2QA, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest View Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forest View Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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