Woodside Primary School
Community primary school in Ruardean (Gloucestershire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are part of The Forest Federation of Soudley, Steam Mills and Woodside Primary Schools and all schools benefit from our partnership; the sharing of resources and expertise. At Woodside, we are lucky to be set in beautiful grounds and provide a wonderful start for childrens learning journeys!
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Little Dormice
- Fallow Deer – Years 1 and 2
- Red Squirrels – Years 5 and 6
- Woodpeckers – Years 3 and 4
- Knowledge Organisers
- Reading and Phonics
- School opening times
- RIGHTS RESPECTING
- Support APP
- SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
- ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 115519
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Wildin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Joanne Peaper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Anthony Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Wayne Stewart | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Chloe Pritchard | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Georgina Matthews | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Richard Hall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jessica Fawkes | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alison Davis | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jennifer Thomas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alex Lewandowska | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Brian Bird | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Mel Davis | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2010 |
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