Lydney Church of England Community School vs The Dean Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 609 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydney Church of England Community School
Lydney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
The Dean Academy
Lydney · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
816 students
| Measure | Lydney Church of England Community School Lydney, South West | The Dean Academy Lydney, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #991 of 1,695 | #278 of 402 |
| National rank | #9178 of 15,697 | #2637 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 816 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 816 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lydney | Lydney |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lydneycofe.co.uk | www.thedeanacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lydney Church of England Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 36.4).
- •The Dean Academy is the larger school with 816 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lydney Church of England Community School better than The Dean Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lydney Church of England Community School ranks higher (44.5 vs 36.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lydney Church of England Community School and The Dean Academy?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Lydney and Lydney in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydney Church of England Community School: 199. The Dean Academy: 816. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydney Church of England Community School and The Dean Academy rank in South West?
Lydney Church of England Community School is 991st of 1,695 and The Dean Academy is 278th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).