Is Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 18 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 41st of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 90% of pupils at Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

Back

Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy

School Crescent, Lydney, GL15 5TA

Local ranking41st of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

213

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 November 2025.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 18 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

View on Ofsted

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 90.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 93.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 97.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 210
Boys: 107 (51%)
Girls: 104 (49%)
Capacity: 213 (99% full)
SEND: 11.4%
FSM Eligible: 20.0%
EAL: 8.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 9.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £5,981/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.8%
White Other: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Black African: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%
Black Caribbean: 0.5%

92.8%

White British

3.9%

White Other

1.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01594843453

admin@prh.dgat.org.uk

Visit website

School Crescent

Lydney, South West

Open in full map

Administrative

URN: 139643
UKPRN: 10041559
Establishment No.: 2010
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST

Common questions about Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy

Explore schools in Lydney

Often compared with

Parents weighing up Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy usually look at the nearest primary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.