Picklenash Junior School
Primary · Foundation school · Ages 7–11 · Newent, Gloucestershire
Picklenash Junior School is a primary school in Newent, Gloucestershire for ages 7–11 (foundation school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 25 February 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BG
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Gloucestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 157 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 25 February 2025
Strengths
- “The school, under new leadership, is determined that all pupils will learn well and be successful.”
- “Relationships between adults and children are warm and nurturing.”
- “Many pupils understand the new school promises of ‘show respect, be kind and show courage’.”
To improve
- “Since the previous inspection, pupils’ experience of school has been negatively impacted by several changes, including to staffing and leadership.”
- “Pupils do not achieve as well as they should.”
- “However, sometimes pupils are not kind or respectful.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 April 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 29% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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