Question 1

How many schools are in Cinderford?

Accepted Answer

Cinderford has 11 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 5 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

Question 2

What are the best schools in Cinderford?

Accepted Answer

The top-rated schools in Cinderford include Bo-Peeps Day Nursery, Earlybirds Playgroup, Hilltop Children's Centre Pre-School, based on a composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, and pupil progress measures. Rankings are updated regularly as new data is published by the Department for Education.

Question 3

What percentage of schools in Cinderford are rated Good or Outstanding?

Accepted Answer

50% of inspected schools in Cinderford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the national average of 89%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

Question 4

How do primary schools in Cinderford perform at Key Stage 2?

Accepted Answer

Across primary schools in Cinderford, 64% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

Question 5

What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Cinderford?

Accepted Answer

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Cinderford is -0.78, which is below the national average. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

Question 6

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cinderford?

Accepted Answer

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cinderford is 17.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. The national average for state-funded schools is approximately 17:1.

Question 7

What is the persistent absence rate in Cinderford schools?

Accepted Answer

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cinderford is 18.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. The national average is approximately 22%.

Question 8

How many pupils attend schools in Cinderford?

Accepted Answer

There are 1,101 pupils enrolled across schools in Cinderford, with 844 in primary and 257 in secondary. 28.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Question 9

How do I choose the right school in Cinderford?

Accepted Answer

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Cinderford by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Metric	Cinderford	England
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	64%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.78	+0.00
Attainment 8	29.0	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	19%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,517	£7,460

Best Schools in Cinderford

Top Nurseries in Cinderford

Bo-Peeps Day Nursery

Earlybirds Playgroup

Hilltop Children's Centre Pre-School

Progressive Sports @ Forest View

St Johns Playgroup

Top Primary Schools in Cinderford

St White's Primary School

Forest View Primary School

Steam Mills Primary School

Littledean Church of England Primary School

Soudley School

Top Secondary Schools in Cinderford

SGS Forest High School

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