Forest of Dean primary schools deliver strong academic foundations across a distinctive rural area, with 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. Parkend Primary School, Hope Brook CofE Primary School, and Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. 19% of pupils achieve the higher standard—more than double the England average of 8%—reflecting the area's focus on academic excellence. With 28 schools serving communities across Cinderford, Coleford, and Lydney, families benefit from close-knit village schools with strong community ties and excellent science results, where 83% reach expected standards compared to 62% nationally. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Aylburton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Blakeney Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Bream Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Forest View Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | St White's Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Glebe Infants' School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Ann Cam Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Drybrook Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Littledean Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Hope Brook CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #25 | Lydbrook Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Lydney Church of England Community School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #11 | Severnbanks Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Picklenash Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Parkend Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Pauntley Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Pillowell Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Ruardean Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Woodside Primary School, Forest of Dean | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Soudley School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Steam Mills Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Woolaston Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Yorkley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.7/10Excellent |
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