Open State Primary Mixed

Pillowell Community Primary School

School Road, Lydney, GL15 4QT
74 Pupils
84 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.60% FSM %
35 Boys
39 Girls
About Pillowell Community Primary School

Located in Lydney (GL15 4QT), Pillowell Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Gloucestershire.

It has 74 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Kirsty Evans.

Data for Pillowell Community Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Forest of Dean
Parliamentary Constituency Forest of Dean
Ward Pillowell
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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
UKPRN 10080671
URN 115554
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Fordham Chair of Governors 21/09/2024 20/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Purshouse Governance Professional - Federation 16/05/2022 14/11/2025 N/A
Mr Andy Barge Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lois Barnes Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Erskine Governor 23/11/2023 22/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Patrick Houghton Governor 16/05/2024 24/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dawn Lucas Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Paterson Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2028 Elected by parents
Carly Roberts Governor 07/03/2024 06/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Pillowell Community Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Lydney, Gloucestershire.
Pillowell Community Primary School has 74 pupils, with a capacity of 84.
Pillowell Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Interim Exec Headteacher at Pillowell Community Primary School is Mrs Kirsty Evans.
Pillowell Community Primary School is at School Road, Pillowell, Lydney, GL15 4QT, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Pillowell Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Pillowell Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Interim Exec Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Evans
School Road, Pillowell, Lydney, GL15 4QT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115554
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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