Woodside Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodside Primary School
Address: Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside
Town/City: Ruardean
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL17 9XP
Telephone Number: 01594 542287
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Forest Federation Of Soudley, Steam Mills And Woodside Primary Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Amy Mason
Capacity: 119
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 122 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.4%

Location and administration

URN: 115519
DfE Number: 916/2064
UKPRN: 10073207
UPRN: 100121243516
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Forest of Dean (E07000080)
Constituency: Forest of Dean (E14001240)
Electoral Ward: Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook (E05012168)

Easting & Northing: 362644E, 216356N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 50' 42.66" N 2° 32' 36.74" W
Plus Code: 9C3VRFW4+3H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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