How many pupils does The Dean Academy have?

The Dean Academy has 734 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Dean Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Dean Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021).

How does The Dean Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Dean Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 in 2025/26.

Is The Dean Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Dean Academy is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST.

Where is The Dean Academy?

The Dean Academy is located at Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ.

The Dean Academy

Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ

Good

Inspected 22 September 2021

Good

Ofsted

43.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

734

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Dean Academy

The Dean Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 734 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 (2025/26). 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 734 / 1,095 (67%)
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 September 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

34.1%

Free school meals

EAL

6.5%

SEN support

11.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.1

Attainment 8

117 pupils

34.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

70%

Stayed in education

11%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

24.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

42.35

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

17.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

12.14

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

£49,058

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,524 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.3% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 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.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,516

Spend per pupil

£8,867

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ
Phone: 01594843202
Head Teacher: Hannah Rowlands
Website: http://www.thedeanacademy.org/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Dean Academy?: The Dean Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Dean Academy have?: The Dean Academy has 734 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Dean Academy's Ofsted rating?: The Dean Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 September 2021).
How does The Dean Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Dean Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 in 2025/26.
Is The Dean Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Dean Academy is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST.
Where is The Dean Academy?: The Dean Academy is located at Church Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5DZ.

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