The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
50%
+42.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 60
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Katharine Burke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Yorkley Road, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Parkend Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkend Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkend Primary School?
Parkend Primary School currently has 60 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkend Primary School take?
Parkend Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkend Primary School?
Parkend Primary School is in Lydney, GL15 4HL, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkend Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkend Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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