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Littledean Church of England Primary School
Requires Improvementgraded 30/04/2024Ages 4–1169 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Littledean Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cinderford, within the Gloucestershire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 69 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 30/04/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Cinderford can view Littledean Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 30/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Reading scaled score
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)21%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake26.1%
Free school meals26.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled64%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.2%
Attendance93.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence28.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Cinderford
All schools in Cinderford →Forest View Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miSGS Forest High SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.0 miSt White's Primary School1.0 miNewnham St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miSoudley SchoolRequires Improvement · 1.9 miDene Magna School2.9 mi
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