Sheepscombe Primary School
Community primary school in Stroud (Gloucestershire).
Location
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Being the Head teacher of the Sheepscombe School Community is a huge privilege and I would like to warmly welcome you to our school website. At Sheepscombe we strive to provide the best quality teaching and learning for every child, every day and we value childrens individuality within this. Our staff team are experienced, kind, creative and love their jobs.
We value our themed approach which help us bring learning to life and provide a rich and engaging learning experience. We combine this with Forest School in our beautiful setting to create a carefully constructed curriculum that meets and exceeds the requirements of the National Curriculum.
All of our children regularly take part ina broad range of trips, experiences and themed days such as Apple Day which create a wonderful mosaic of shared experience and learning. Children achieve well and tell us they feel safe and happy and we prioritise well-being for all. We operate as an inclusive school family and do everything we possibly can together.
We love to work alongside our parents and carers whose involvement in school is deeply valued.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 115534
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debby Thacker - Co Chair | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachi Hatakenaka - Co Chair | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David McCarthy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Alex Craven | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Tessa Lentel | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Vicky Dangerfield | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mr Simon Fraser Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matt Stanway Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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