Littledean Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street Littledean Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3NL |
| Phone | 01594822171 |
| Reference Number | 115631 |
Littledean Church of England Primary School is currently graded as requiring improvement, with particular challenges in its quality of education, leadership, and early years provision. While the school has initiated improvements to its curriculum since the previous inspection, many of these efforts are still developing, leading to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and retention of knowledge among pupils. The school is noted for its warm and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported, demonstrating good behaviour and attitudes. Personal development programs are also commendable, showing a focus on moral values and community engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 69 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.83%
Girls: 52.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and are polite.
- The school provides a caring and inclusive environment.
- High-quality personal development programs are in place.
- Leaders have taken decisive actions to improve the curriculum.
- Strong focus on developing a love for reading among students.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design and implementation have inconsistencies.
- Assessment systems are ineffective in identifying knowledge gaps.
- In some subjects, learning activities do not build on prior knowledge.
- Early years provision lacks connection with the rest of the school's curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | ||
| Writing | -6.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Forest View Primary School
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0.77 miles |
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St White's Primary School
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1.05 miles |
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Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1AT |
1.36 miles |
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Soudley School
Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UA |
1.87 miles |
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Steam Mills Primary School
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2.23 miles |
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Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School
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2.8 miles |
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Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook Road, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9JF |
2.96 miles |
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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Hawker Hill, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0BS |
3.15 miles |
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Woodside Primary School
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3.37 miles |
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Hope Brook CofE Primary School
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3.73 miles |
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Blakeney Primary School
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4.05 miles |
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4.44 miles |
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4.55 miles |
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Yorkley Primary School
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4.57 miles |
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4.65 miles |
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4.73 miles |
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SGS Forest High School
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0.99 miles |
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Dene Magna School
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2.86 miles |
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Heart of the Forest Community Special School
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3.3 miles |