Severnbanks Primary School
Lydney, GL15 5AU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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64th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,194 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Severnbanks Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Running 0–5k, Young Voices, Choir, Chess, Multi-skills, Board Games, and Reading. Sports offered include Football and Netball, alongside Dance for arts and music. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Severnbanks Primary School
Overview
Severnbanks Primary School is described as a "welcoming school at the centre of its community" where pupils "thrive in the school's highly inclusive culture." Leaders demonstrate an "unfaltering commitment" to ensuring all pupils succeed, resulting in an environment where children "feel safe, content and happy to attend very well."
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a "Strong standard," with a "culture of belonging" and "impeccably well" behaviour supported by clear routines.
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders taking a "fastidious and unwavering approach" to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Leadership and governance are rated at a "Strong standard," characterised by "highly positive relationships with parents" and "extremely high" staff morale.
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," featuring an "impressive personal development programme" and "highly effective pastoral support."
- Pupils achieve well from low starting points, with disadvantaged pupils performing above national averages in key subjects.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils develop "important handwriting and transcription skills" to apply them accurately across the curriculum, as some struggle with this.
- In the early years, staff sometimes "miss opportunities to extend their learning even further."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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