The Dean Academy
Academy sponsor led
Lydney, GL15 5DZ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 25% in England
4 of 6 in Forest of Dean
Pupils
816
First preferences per place
0.98
2026/27
Absence
8.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | 39.3 | 43.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 29% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 25% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.10 | 0.02 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Five Acres High School · 6.7 mi · Report card · Top 31% in England
- The Castle School · 7.4 mi · Report card · Top 24% in England
- SGS Forest High School · 7.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre · 7.7 mi · No rating · Top 49% in England
- Rednock School · 8.1 mi · Good · Bottom 42% in England
- Marlwood School · 8.9 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
The neighbourhood
The Dean Academy is in Lydney (typical home £260,000, crime average).
What is The Dean Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Dean Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Dean Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Dean Academy is in the bottom 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.