The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 108 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 734
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 31.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Head
- Hannah Rowlands
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Dean Academy a selective school?
No. The Dean Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Dean Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Dean Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Dean Academy?
The Dean Academy currently has 734 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Dean Academy take?
The Dean Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Dean Academy?
The Dean Academy is in Lydney, GL15 5DZ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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