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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 115741

Glebe Infants' School

Foundation school · Newent · GL18 1BL

Ages 4–7 · 132 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

7.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-01-15

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.1%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
92

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill73%

132 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
132
Boys / girls
72 / 60
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
132 / 180 (73%)
Free school meals
22%
FSM pupils
29
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Federation
GPP Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Kelly

Location

Address
Glebe Way
Postcode
GL18 1BL
Town
Newent
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Forest of Dean
Constituency
Forest of Dean
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 4–7, in Newent, Gloucestershire, 132 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 22%.

Open schools in Newent
4
Primary schools in Newent
3
Academies among open schools in Newent
25% (1)
Open schools in GL18
5
Primary in GL18
4
Open schools in Gloucestershire LA
339
Primary in Gloucestershire LA
242

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NewentNear GL18

  • Picklenash Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Newent · GL18 1BG · Gloucestershire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM31.2%

    0.0 miles away

  • Gorsley Goffs Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Ross-on-Wye · HR9 7SE · Herefordshire, County of

    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM4.3%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Kelly
Telephone
01531820700
Website
www.glebeschool.org.uk

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