Littledean Church of England Primary School
Cinderford, GL14 3NL · Gloucestershire · primary school
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208th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,668 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Littledean Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 plan to raise attainment to the national median following the 2024 inspection? What specific steps are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating? How does the current class size support individual pupil progress?
What Ofsted said about Littledean Church of England Primary School
Overview
The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, leadership, and early years provision as ‘Requires improvement’. While the school fosters a ‘caring and inclusive environment’ where pupils are ‘polite and courteous’, inconsistencies in curriculum design mean pupils ‘do not remember their learning well’. Leaders have taken ‘decisive action’ to improve, but these efforts are currently ‘in the early stages’.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘high quality’ personal development programme, including visits from authors and a Paralympian, and support for local charities.
- The school’s ‘overarching value of love’ creates a safe atmosphere where pupils ‘feel well cared for by staff’.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, resulting in a workforce that is ‘proud to work here’.
- Attendance is a ‘rapidly improving picture’, with leaders being ‘meticulous in their analysis’ of rates.
- Early years activities, such as ‘under the sea’ themes, help children develop fine motor skills and number knowledge effectively.
Areas to improve
- The school must identify ‘precise knowledge pupils need to grasp at each stage’ to ensure learning builds securely from the early years.
- Staff require support to ‘assess and respond to gaps in pupils’ knowledge’, as current assessment methods allow misconceptions to go unaddressed.
- Oversight of curriculum implementation, particularly in early reading, needs evaluation to determine ‘how well pupils are learning the intended curriculum’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 21% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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