Schools in Lydney, South West (2025)
11 schools · 2,310 students · 6 academy, 5 local authority · median Pupils on roll 177.
Lydney, in South West, has 11 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,310 students. By level there are 10 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 6 academy, 5 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Lydney's schools is 177, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Parkend Primary School (84.5, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy (83.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Yorkley Primary School (75.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Dean Academy (816 students), Severnbanks Primary School (251 students), Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy (211 students).
Ranked schools in Lydney
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 185Parkend Primary SchoolLydney · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 68 students
- 284Primrose Hill Church of England Primary AcademyLydney · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 375Yorkley Primary SchoolLydney · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 177 students
- 463St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary SchoolLydney · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 148 students
- 557Aylburton Church of England Primary SchoolLydney · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 68 students
- 645Lydney Church of England Community SchoolLydney · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 744Severnbanks Primary SchoolLydney · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 841Woolaston Primary SchoolLydney · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 113 students
- 936The Dean AcademyLydney · Academy Secondary43.1 Attainment 8 · 816 students
- 1022Pillowell Community Primary SchoolLydney · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 73 students
- 1112Bream Church of England Primary SchoolLydney · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 186 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkend Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 84.5 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68 |
| 2 | Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 83.8 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 3 | Yorkley Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 75.0 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 177 |
| 4 | St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 62.6 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 148 |
| 5 | Aylburton Church of England Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68 |
| 6 | Lydney Church of England Community School Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.5 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 7 | Severnbanks Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 8 | Woolaston Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.6 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 113 |
| 9 | The Dean Academy Lydney · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.4 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 816 |
| 10 | Pillowell Community Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 21.7 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73 |
| 11 | Bream Church of England Primary School Lydney · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 12.2 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 186 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Lydney side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lydney?
Parkend Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Lydney with a Success Index (England) of 84.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Lydney?
Lydney has 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,310 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Lydney?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Lydney is 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.