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‹ Schools in the Forest of Dean

Reception to Year 6

Primary schools in the Forest of Dean.

There are 46 state primary, infant and junior schools in the Forest of Dean. Last year (September 2026 entry), 15 of them gave their last places by distance, with last distances offered from 0.07 to 6.49 miles. 31 had places left after offer day.

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Last distances offered: September 2026 entry, Gloucestershire County Council. Results: Department for Education. Inspections: Ofsted.

Covers the Forest of Dean district, including Lydney, Coleford, Cinderford, Newent, Chepstow, Ruardean.

The last distance offered is how far from the school the last child lived who got a place on distance. It changes every year. What it means and how to use it.

Schools, A to Z.

All schools in a table.

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SchoolLast distanceSATsPupilsOfsted
Ann Cam Church of England Primary SchoolDymock3.54 mi61%126GoodShort check, 2022
Aylburton Church of England Primary SchoolLydney–64%68Needs attention in 1Report card, 2026
Berry Hill Primary SchoolColeford0.48 mi50%201GoodFull inspection, 2025
Blakeney Primary SchoolBlakeney–49%75Requires improvementFull inspection, 2024
Bream Church of England Primary SchoolLydney–41%186GoodFull inspection, 2023
Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolLedbury–74%57Not yetNo inspection published
Churcham Primary SchoolGloucester–41%32GoodFull inspection, 2024
Clearwell Church of England Primary SchoolColeford–41%41Not as strongShort check, 2024
Coalway Community Infant SchoolColeford––97Not yetNo inspection published
Coalway Junior SchoolColeford–67%193GoodFull inspection, 2023
Drybrook Primary SchoolDrybrook–57%147MixedFull inspection, 2024
Ellwood Primary SchoolColeford2.59 mi59%139GoodShort check, 2023
English Bicknor Church of England Primary SchoolColeford6.49 mi53%48GoodFull inspection, 2023
Forest View Primary SchoolCinderford–73%365Standards keptShort check, 2024
Glebe Infants' SchoolNewent––132Not as strongShort check, 2025
Hartpury Church of England Primary SchoolGloucester0.07 mi51%104GoodFull inspection, 2023
Hope Brook CofE Primary SchoolLonghope–66%134GoodShort check, 2021
Huntley Church of England Primary SchoolHuntley2.94 mi78%79GoodFull inspection, 2023
Lift Offa's MeadChepstow–60%128GoodFull inspection, 2022
Littledean Church of England Primary SchoolCinderford–38%69GoodShort check, 2022
Lydbrook Primary SchoolLydbrook–45%83Not as strongShort check, 2024
Lydney Church of England Community SchoolLydney0.94 mi69%199GoodShort check, 2023
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary SchoolMitcheldean–79%205GoodShort check, 2023
Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolNewnham–69%120GoodFull inspection, 2023
Parkend Primary SchoolLydney1.31 mi73%68GoodFull inspection, 2024
Pauntley Church of England Primary SchoolNewent–76%25GoodFull inspection, 2023
Picklenash Junior SchoolNewent–36%157Requires improvementFull inspection, 2025
Pillowell Community Primary SchoolLydney–54%73Expected standardReport card, 2026
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary AcademyLydney0.53 mi69%211Strong in 4 of 7Report card, 2025
Redbrook Church of England Primary SchoolMonmouth––40Standards keptShort check, 2025
Redmarley Church of England Primary SchoolGloucester–49%97GoodFull inspection, 2023
Ruardean Church of England Primary SchoolRuardean–28%76GoodFull inspection, 2023
Severnbanks Primary SchoolLydney0.52 mi60%251Strong in 4 of 7Report card, 2026
Soudley SchoolCinderford–43%44Strong in 1 of 7Report card, 2026
St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolLydney–50%148GoodFull inspection, 2022
St John's C of E AcademyColeford–52%155Strong in 1 of 7Report card, 2026
St White's Primary SchoolCinderford–61%245MixedFull inspection, 2024
Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary SchoolGloucester2.29 mi52%127MixedFull inspection, 2025
Steam Mills Primary SchoolCinderford1.49 mi76%128Needs attention in 1Report card, 2026
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early YearsGloucester2.09 mi63%140GoodShort check, 2023
Tutshill Church of England Primary SchoolChepstow1.06 mi68%211GoodShort check, 2024
Walmore Hill Primary SchoolGloucester–29%37GoodShort check, 2023
Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary SchoolWestbury-on-Severn–52%67GoodFull inspection, 2024
Woodside Primary SchoolRuardean–51%122GoodShort check, 2023
Woolaston Primary SchoolLydney–52%113GoodFull inspection, 2023
Yorkley Primary SchoolLydney2.19 mi50%177GoodFull inspection, 2022

Last distance offered: Reception, September 2026 entry, Gloucestershire County Council. SATs: expected level in reading, writing and maths, 2025, Department for Education. Pupils: school census. Inspections: Ofsted.

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This is a guide, not an admissions decision. Schools are listed A to Z, not ranked or recommended. Distances change every year, and children in priority groups such as brothers and sisters of current pupils can get places before distance is used. Always check each school's admissions policy.