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Pillowell Community Primary School

School Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4QT

Requires Improvement

Inspected 10 October 2023

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
44%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
74
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Pillowell Community Primary School

Pillowell Community Primary School is a community school in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 74 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Gloucestershire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
74 / 84 (88%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
10 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.4%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
6.8%
SEN support
21.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

44%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%
Overall absence
6.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4.85
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
15.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
3.74
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
£37,109
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 0% on leadership pay
↑ +£838 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.66
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address
School Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4QT
Phone
01594562244
Interim Exec Headteacher
Kirsty Evans

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pillowell Community Primary School?
Pillowell Community Primary School is a community school in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Pillowell Community Primary School have?
Pillowell Community Primary School has 74 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pillowell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pillowell Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).
How does Pillowell Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
44% of pupils at Pillowell Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Pillowell Community Primary School?
Pillowell Community Primary School is located at School Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4QT.

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