Forest View Primary School — Primary School in Cinderford

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Forest View Primary School

Cinderford, GL14 2QA

372 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

27.70% FSM %

197 Boys

175 Girls

About Forest View Primary School

Forest View Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Cinderford and the surrounding area in Gloucestershire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 372 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Ben Lyons.

Information on Forest View Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Administrative District	Forest of Dean
Parliamentary Constituency	Forest of Dean
Ward	Cinderford East
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	FOREST OF DEAN TRUST
Opened	01-02-2013
UKPRN	10039984
URN	139150
Data Last Updated	04-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Christine Brown	Chair of Local Governing Body	15/05/2024	15/05/2027	Appointed by trustees
Mr Ben Lyons	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rachel Morton	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2027	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Sandie Roper	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2027	Appointed by trustees