Is Aylburton Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Strong standard, three at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 148th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Aylburton Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at Aylburton Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Aylburton Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Aylburton Church of England Primary School 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).

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Aylburton Church of England Primary School

Church Road, Aylburton, Lydney, GL15 6DB

Local ranking148th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 24 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected 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): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 92.0%
Maths (Expected): 92.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 12

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 76
Boys: 37 (54%)
Girls: 31 (46%)
Capacity: 70 (97% full)
SEND: 30.3%
FSM Eligible: 28.9%
EAL: 2.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.0%
SEN Support: 26.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,592/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.2%
White Other: 6.6%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%

88.2%

White British

6.6%

White Other

2.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01594842426

head@aylburton.gloucs.sch.uk

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Church Road

Lydney, South West

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Administrative

URN: 148211
UKPRN: 10087084
Establishment No.: 3018
Trust: SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST

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