The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
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)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 41
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Mel Davis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Soudley School?
Soudley School currently has 41 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Soudley School take?
Soudley School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Soudley School?
Soudley School is in Cinderford, GL14 2UA, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Soudley School have a sixth form?
No, Soudley School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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