Schools

Schools in Lydney

There are 5 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lydney: 4 primary, 1 secondary. 60% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 71% across Forest of Dean. Among the best results: Severnbanks Primary School and Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy.

GL15, Forest of Dean · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lydney

5schools and nurseries

60%good or betterForest of Dean: 71%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Lydney Church of England Community School Primary · 199 pupils · 0.3 miles School remains Good (2023)
The Dean Academy Secondary · 816 pupils · 0.35 miles Report card Mar 2026: Expected standard in 4, needs attention in 2
Severnbanks Primary School Primary · 251 pupils · 0.6 miles Report card Jun 2026: Strong standard in 4, expected standard in 3
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy Primary · 211 pupils · 0.75 miles Report card Feb 2026: Strong standard in 4, expected standard in 3
Aylburton Church of England Primary School Primary · 68 pupils · 1.3 miles Report card May 2026: Strong standard in 3, expected standard in 3, needs attention in 1

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionSun 7 Jun0.6 miles

Severnbanks Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Strong standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Severnbanks Primary School, GL15 5AU
School inspectionWed 13 May1.3 miles

Aylburton Church of England Primary School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Strong standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Aylburton Church of England Primary School, GL15 6DB

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Lydney	5	60%
Aylburton	1	0%
Whitecroft	1	0%
Alvington	1	100%
Bream	1	100%
Yorkley	2	50%
Sharpness	1	0%

See every Forest of Dean school on the Forest of Dean schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Lydney?

5 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lydney.

Are the schools in Lydney good?

60% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 71% across Forest of Dean.