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Pillowell Community Primary School
School Road, Pillowell, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4QT, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.5 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
74
Capacity
84
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 74, this primary school has achieved a notable ranking in terms of expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 89% nationally. However, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, and there are no students reaching the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths in foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Location
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51.75526, -2.54379 · GL15 4QT
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115554
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bpwfederation.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pillowell Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pillowell Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Pillowell Community Primary School a good school?
Pillowell Community Primary School scores 4.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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