Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Lydney, Gloucestershire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 19 of its 211 pupils (9%) were getting SEN support and 9 (4.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 211 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2025)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Gloucestershire.
9% get SEN support
19 of 211 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
4.3% have an EHC plan
9 of 211 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health9
- Speech, language and communication7
- Autism5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 211 (places for 213)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Mignaud (Principal)
- Part of
- The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 21.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 139643
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Gloucestershire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, November 2025: Strong standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in November 2025 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
School Crescent, Lydney, GL15 5TA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Dean Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.1 miles
- Skylark Plus Limited Independent · Ages 16–25 3.3 miles
- Aurora Severnside School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 3.4 miles
- Ruardean Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 8.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Lydney Church of England Community School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 26.1%, EHC plans 4% 0.7 miles
- Severnbanks Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 25.9%, EHC plans 10.4% 0.8 miles
- Pillowell Community Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 24.7%, EHC plans 9.6% 1.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Gloucestershire SEND schools in Gloucestershire
Questions about Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
How many pupils at Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 19 of the 211 pupils (9%) were getting SEN support and 9 (4.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (9 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (7 pupils) and autism (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?
Through Gloucestershire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?
You can ask for Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Dean Academy, about 1.1 miles away.
Where is Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy?
School Crescent, Lydney, GL15 5TA, in Gloucestershire.
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