The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Mel Davis (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Steam Mills, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Steam Mills Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Steam Mills Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Steam Mills Primary School?
Steam Mills Primary School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Steam Mills Primary School take?
Steam Mills Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Steam Mills Primary School?
Steam Mills Primary School is in Cinderford, GL14 3JD, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Steam Mills Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Steam Mills Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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