English Bicknor Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PG |
| Phone | 01594860367 |
| Reference Number | 148946 |
English Bicknor Church of England Primary School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness during its inspection, with notable strengths in behavior and attitudes, as well as in leadership and management. The school has a strong sense of community where children and families are prioritized, and pupils thrive in an environment characterized by trust, respect, and compassion. Observations show that pupils are engaged, confident, and have built excellent relationships, contributing positively to the school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 42 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.14%
Girls: 42.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2022 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as English Bicknor Church of England Primary School | |
| 18 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Strong leadership with a commitment to high-quality education.
- Exceptional pastoral support for pupils and families.
- Well-planned early reading instruction leading to fluent readers.
- A wide range of inclusive extracurricular activities.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum is not fully embedded in all foundation subjects, affecting planned knowledge acquisition.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Lydbrook Primary School
School Road, Lydbrook Primary School, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9PX |
1.39 miles |
|
Berry Hill Primary School
Nine Wells Road, Berry Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7AT |
1.86 miles |
|
Whitchurch CofE Primary School
Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DA |
2.1 miles |
|
Goodrich CofE Primary School
Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6HY |
2.19 miles |
|
Ruardean Church of England Primary School
School Road, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XQ |
2.61 miles |
|
Woodside Primary School
Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean, Gloucestershire, GL17 9XP |
2.84 miles |
|
St John's C of E Academy
Bowens Hill Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8DU |
3.13 miles |
|
Walford Nursery & Primary School
Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5SA |
3.31 miles |
|
Coalway Junior School
63 Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL |
3.35 miles |
|
Coalway Community Infant School
Coalway Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7HL |
3.35 miles |
|
Llangrove CE Academy
Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6EZ |
3.97 miles |
|
Steam Mills Primary School
Steam Mills, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3JD |
4.04 miles |
|
Monmouth Schools Pre-Prep & Nursery
Dixton Lane, Monmouthshire, NP25 3SY |
4.05 miles |
|
Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook Road, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9JF |
4.07 miles |
|
Kymin View Primary
Wyesham Road, Monmouth, NP25 3JT |
4.48 miles |
|
Redbrook Church of England Primary School
Redbrook, Monmouth, Blaenau Gwent, NP25 4LY |
4.56 miles |
|
Monmouth Comprehensive School
Old Dixton Road, Monmouthshire, NP25 3YT |
4.56 miles |
|
Haberdashers Monmouth School For Girls
24 Hereford Road, Monmouthshire, NP25 5XT |
4.62 miles |
|
Ellwood Primary School
Bromley Road, Ellwood, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7LY |
4.69 miles |
|
Monmouth School
Almshouse Street, Monmouthshire, NP25 3XP |
4.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Five Acres High School
Five Acres, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QW |
2.1 miles |
|
Heart of the Forest Community Special School
Speech House, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7EJ |
3.36 miles |