The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 69
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 29%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Hayley McGoldrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Littledean Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Littledean Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Littledean Church of England Primary School?
Littledean Church of England Primary School currently has 69 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Littledean Church of England Primary School take?
Littledean Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Littledean Church of England Primary School?
Littledean Church of England Primary School is in Cinderford, GL14 3NL, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Littledean Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Littledean Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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