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The Dean Academy

Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5DZ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.946.4
2023/2439.346.4
2024/2543.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.100.00
2023/24+0.020.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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