Forest View Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Latimer Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2QA |
| Phone | 01594822241 |
| Reference Number | 139150 |
Forest View Primary School has demonstrated effective progress in maintaining the standards established in its previous inspection. The school is recognized for its welcoming and inclusive environment, which has become a central part of the community. With high expectations for student learning and behavior, the school successfully supports pupils in achieving strong academic outcomes while fostering their social development. Parents appreciate the pastoral care provided and believe the school contributes significantly to their children's well-being and success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 372 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.96%
Girls: 47.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 2 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 30 | 64 |
| 5 | 30 | 19 | 49 |
| 6 | 30 | 21 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.7% |
| White, Other | 10.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.6% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Forest View Primary School | |
| 12 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 22 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupils’ learning and behaviour.
- Strong partnerships with families and effective pastoral support.
- Ambitious curriculum in core subjects with strong subject knowledge from staff.
- Early reading and mathematics taught effectively with additional support for struggling pupils.
- Pupils display positive attitudes toward learning and feel safe at school.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge due to unclear key components in the wider curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 3.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Littledean Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Littledean, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3NL |
0.77 miles |
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St White's Primary School
Sneyd Wood Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3GD |
1 miles |
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Steam Mills Primary School
Steam Mills, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3JD |
1.46 miles |
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Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Station Road, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1AT |
2.12 miles |
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Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook Road, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9JF |
2.2 miles |
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Soudley School
Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UA |
2.31 miles |
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Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Hawker Hill, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0BS |
2.54 miles |
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Woodside Primary School
Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XP |
2.62 miles |
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Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School
The Village, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA |
3.29 miles |
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Ruardean Church of England Primary School
School Road, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XQ |
3.31 miles |
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Hope Brook CofE Primary School
Church Road, Longhope, GL17 0LA |
3.39 miles |
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Lydbrook Primary School
School Road, Lydbrook Primary School, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9PX |
3.8 miles |
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Huntley Church of England Primary School
Ross Road, Huntley, Gloucestershire, GL19 3EX |
4.54 miles |
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Blakeney Primary School
High Street, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4EB |
4.63 miles |
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Parkend Primary School
Yorkley Road, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HL |
4.67 miles |
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Lea CofE Primary School
Lea, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JY |
4.77 miles |
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Yorkley Primary School
Lydney Road, Yorkley, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4RR |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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SGS Forest High School
Causeway Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AZ |
0.22 miles |
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Dene Magna School
Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DU |
2.29 miles |
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Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Speech House, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ |
3 miles |