The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
20% 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 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 161
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Kelly (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Ross Road, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1BG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Picklenash Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Picklenash Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Picklenash Junior School?
Picklenash Junior School currently has 161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Picklenash Junior School take?
Picklenash Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Picklenash Junior School?
Picklenash Junior School is in Newent, GL18 1BG, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Picklenash Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Picklenash Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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