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The Dean Academy

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The Dean Academy

Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5DZ

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Pupils
734
Ages
11-16
FSM
31.6%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.4%
Basics 9-5
32.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.8%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
8.9%
EBacc 9-4
17.8%
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About The Dean Academy

The Dean Academy is a secondary school in Lydney, Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 734 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5DZ | More schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Dean Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Dean Academy

What is The Dean Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Dean Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Dean Academy's latest exam results?
The Dean Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Dean Academy located?
The Dean Academy is a secondary school in Lydney, Gloucestershire (GL15 5DZ).
How many pupils attend The Dean Academy?
The Dean Academy has around 734 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Dean Academy with other schools?
View The Dean Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Gloucestershire.