Welcome to Parkend Primary School's Website
Hello and welcome to the website for Parkend Primary School, part of The Forest of Dean Community Schools Federation, linked with Yorkley Primary School, working together to make our community stronger.
Parkend Primary is a small school with BIG ideas — a popular and well-respected school with roughly 70 children on roll. Ofsted rated us ‘Good’ overall with two areas ‘Outstanding’, reflecting our commitment to high standards and the strong sense of care that underpins everything we do.
Set in the heart of the Forest of Dean, our children benefit from a rich outdoor learning environment, including our Forest Classroom, Trim Trail, PlayPod, and whole-school biking initiative, which encourage active learning and a love of the outdoors.
Our dedicated team of staff share a clear and ambitious vision: to provide a high-quality education for every child. Parents describe our school as warm, welcoming, and inclusive, and we are proud that standards continue to rise each year, with pupils leaving us as confident, well-prepared young citizens.
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. I warmly invite you to visit us to experience our friendly atmosphere, meet our team, and see for yourself how children at Parkend Primary thrive and flourish.
Warm regards,
Mrs K. Burke
Executive Headteacher
News
Reception Children Enjoyed Seed Planting
Reception children have been learning about plants by finding out if seeds need soil to grow. They planted seeds in different ways and have predicted what will happen. It was a fun activity that helped them learn how plants grow.
Archery Event at The Christian Adventure Centre
Some of our Yr 4 & 5 children took part in an exciting archery competition at The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill. They demonstrated excellent behaviour and fabulous skill and managed to come second overall in their session - a fantastic achievement!
10 Pin Bowling with Panathlon
Yesterday, six of our children attended a 10‑Pin Bowling event organised by Panathlon, involving 14 schools in total. The event took place at Ten Pin, Barnwood, Gloucester. Congratulations to the children who attended. They showed great enthusiasm throughout the event and some even learnt a new skill.
Parkend Crowned Netball Champions
After winning Gold in the Forest South Netball Tournament, our school netball team has now been crowned Champions after a stunning victory in the Forest of Dean Netball Final yesterday.
In a hard-fought match, the team showed incredible skill, determination, and teamwork to secure the gold medal. Their defence was solid, their passing sharp, and their shooting on target from start to finish.
We are incredibly proud of every player involved. Congratulations to the whole squad on an outstanding achievement!
Tennis Festival at Dene Magna
On Tuesday, some of our Year 3 & 4 children attended a Tennis Festival at Dene Magna School. They had fun learning new skills and picking up tips along the way. Well done to all of our children for trying out something new.
Reception Children Enjoyed Seed Planting
Reception children have been learning about plants by finding out if seeds need soil to grow. They planted seeds in different ways and have predicted what will happen. It was a fun activity that helped them learn how plants grow.
Archery Event at The Christian Adventure Centre
Some of our Yr 4 & 5 children took part in an exciting archery competition at The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill. They demonstrated excellent behaviour and fabulous skill and managed to come second overall in their session - a fantastic achievement!
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