Parkend Primary School, Lydney

In its own words: "At Parkend, we aim to inspire every child to reach their full potential through our School Drivers : Knowing Me, Future Me, Creative Me, Articulate Me, and Stronger Me . We nurture and challenge children in a supportive environment, helping them develop the skills, resilience, and ambition they need to thrive now and in the future."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Parkend Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Parkend Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Parkend Primary School are Pillowell Community Primary School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 78% reading, 67% maths); Yorkley Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); Bream Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 53% reading, 65% maths); and Ellwood Primary School (2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 67% maths).

Parkend Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Parkend Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Dean Forest Railway, about 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

Parkend Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.