Forest View Primary School
Cinderford, GL14 2QA · Gloucestershire · primary school
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60th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.1/10 against 2,689 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Forest View Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego/Construction, Singing Club, and Arts and Crafts groups, or play football and multi-sports. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 365 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the multi-sports sessions? How does the breakfast club structure the start of the day for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Forest View Primary School
Overview
Forest View Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes it as a “welcoming, inclusive and happy school” where the ethos of “putting children first” is evident. Pupils achieve well, particularly in core subjects, and feel safe and valued within a supportive community.
Strengths
- The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” in English and mathematics, with staff demonstrating “strong subject knowledge” and routinely checking pupil progress.
- Early reading and mathematics are taught well, with additional support ensuring pupils who find reading difficult become “more confident and accurate readers.”
- Pastoral provision is “highly effective,” with the school forging strong partnerships with families and providing “sharply focused” support for pupils’ mental health and special educational needs.
- Pupils display “consistently positive attitudes toward their learning,” are “friendly, polite and caring,” and benefit from a broad range of cultural and extra-curricular experiences.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects within the wider curriculum, the school does not precisely identify the key knowledge and skills pupils must learn each year, leading to gaps in learning.
- The trust should strengthen the foundation subject curriculum and sharpen assessment to ensure pupils gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and vocabulary for future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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