Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Dean Academy

Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5DZ
Part of: PROSPECTS ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Dean Academy
Lydney, GL15 5DZ
734 Pupils
1,095 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
31.60% FSM %
372 Boys
362 Girls
About The Dean Academy

Located in Lydney (GL15 5DZ), The Dean Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Gloucestershire.

It has 734 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,095. Current headteacher: Hannah Rowlands.

Data for The Dean Academy 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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Forest of Dean
Parliamentary Constituency Forest of Dean
Ward Lydney West & Aylburton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Opened 01-11-2012
UKPRN 10038377
URN 138421
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Amanda Deeks Chair of Local Governing Body 29/09/2022 11/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Thomas Dunne Local Governor 02/12/2021 01/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
David Fisher Local Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Kaydien Gunter Local Governor 06/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Alison Harris Local Governor 30/03/2023 21/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Jodie Niblett Local Governor 30/01/2024 29/01/2028 Elected by parents
Hannah Rowlands Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Anna Webb Local Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Eric Witheridge Local Governor 27/05/2025 26/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Lydney Church of England Community School
0.61 km • Lydney
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Severnbanks Primary School
1.36 km • Lydney
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Aylburton Church of England Primary School
1.49 km • Lydney
Other
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
1.76 km • Lydney
Other
Pillowell Community Primary School
3.75 km • Lydney
Other
Bream Church of England Primary School
4.22 km • Lydney
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dean Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Lydney, Gloucestershire.
The Dean Academy has 734 pupils, with a capacity of 1,095.
The Dean Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Dean Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Dean Academy is Hannah Rowlands.
The Dean Academy is at Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5DZ, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
The Dean Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Hannah Rowlands
Church Road, Lydney, GL15 5DZ
01594843202
www.thedeanacademy.org/
Location
GL15 5DZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138421
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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