The Dean Academy
URN: 138421 • Lydney GL15 5DZ
Overview
- Name
- The Dean Academy
- URN
- 138421
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hannah Rowlands (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01594843202
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Lydney GL15 5DZ
Summary
The Dean Academy, located in Lydney, Gloucestershire, is a mixed secondary school operating under the Athelstan Trust. With a current enrolment of 734 pupils and a capacity of 1,095, the academy is committed to fostering an environment of enjoyment, achievement, and community. The school aims to support each student in realising their full academic, creative, and physical potential while promoting positive social and moral values.
The curriculum at The Dean Academy is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The school also offers opportunities for educational trips, such as geography and science excursions, enhancing the learning experience beyond the classroom.
As part of a multi-academy trust established in 2015, The Dean Academy collaborates with other schools to share resources and best practices. The school serves a diverse community, with 31.6% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.thedeanacademy.org.
The curriculum at The Dean Academy is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encouraging students to engage in various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The school also offers opportunities for educational trips, such as geography and science excursions, enhancing the learning experience beyond the classroom.
As part of a multi-academy trust established in 2015, The Dean Academy collaborates with other schools to share resources and best practices. The school serves a diverse community, with 31.6% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.thedeanacademy.org.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Y6 Stepping Up Day Parent Presentation 2025 (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Year 11 Intervention Timetable (download)
- Behaviour Curriculum (download)
- Year 10 Information Evening (download)
- Year 11 Information Evening (download)
- Year 7 Information Evening (download)
- Year 9 Information Evening (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Capacity
- 1095
- Pupils
- 734
- Boys
- 372
- Girls
- 362
- FSM %
- 31.60
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 734 | 372 | 362 | 1095 | 31.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 690 | 344 | 346 | 1095 | 30.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 543 | 299 | 244 | 1095 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 543 | 299 | 244 | 1095 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 550 | 313 | 237 | 1095 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 603 | 338 | 265 | 1095 | 18.10 |
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