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Severnbanks Primary School

Academy converter · Lydney · GL15 5AU

Ages 3–11 · 251 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

54%

Overall absence

5.5%

Admissions demand

1.28 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)54%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.5%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
219

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.28 · Competitive

1st preferences

37

Places offered

29

1st-preference offers

27

Total preferences (any rank)
67
Preferred offers (top 3)
29
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill109%

251 pupils · 230 places

Pupils on roll
251
Boys / girls
139 / 112
School capacity
230
Capacity fill
251 / 230 (109%)
Free school meals
32.7%
FSM pupils
82
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
SEVERN FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Severn Federation Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Natasha Bradley

Location

Address
Naas Lane
Postcode
GL15 5AU
Town
Lydney
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Forest of Dean
Constituency
Forest of Dean
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Lydney, Gloucestershire, 251 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 32.7%.

Open schools in Lydney
11
Primary schools in Lydney
10
Academies among open schools in Lydney
55% (6)
Open schools in GL15
12
Primary in GL15
11
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 LydneyNear GL15

  • Sharpness Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Berkeley · GL13 9NU · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM14.9%
    • Demand0.90

    2.2 miles away

  • Pillowell Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Lydney · GL15 4QT · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM16.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

  • Yorkley Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Lydney · GL15 4RR · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM13.0%
    • Demand1.20

    2.3 miles away

  • Blakeney Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Blakeney · GL15 4EB · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM12.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Natasha Bradley
Telephone
01594842789
Website
www.severnbanksprimaryschool.co.uk/

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