Drybrook Primary School, Drybrook

In its own words: "Thank you for taking an interest in Drybrook school. The school is situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Drybrook is part of the Forest of Dean Trust which enables us to work with our local community and wider stakeholders to create the best possible environment for learning that we can."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Willow Nursery, part of Drybrook Primary School, we are devoted to nurturing children aged 2 to 4 years in an environment that inspires a love for learning. Our approach to education encompasses all facets of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a holistic learning experience for our youngest pupils."

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Drybrook Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (74% in reading, 79% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Drybrook Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Drybrook Primary School are Steam Mills Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); Woodside Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 65% maths); Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 84% maths); and Ruardean Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 38% reading, 38% maths).

Drybrook Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Drybrook Primary School is one of 3 schools run by Forest of Dean Trust, an academy trust.

31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Drybrook Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

0.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 45 pupils (30.6%) received SEN support and 7 (4.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

Drybrook Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Drybrook Primary School.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Quabbs Road (before), 20 metres away.

In 2024/25, Drybrook Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 5.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.