Woolaston Primary School
Community primary school in Lydney (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 nurture a culture of respect, where everyone is valued. We support and promote the wellbeing of whole our school family. We develop and cherish creative, independent and resilient learners. We will be the best we can be through growing, achieving and celebrating together.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Lego
- Music
- Rugby
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 115559
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Marion Evans | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Marion Evans Former | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Sharon Gleed | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Zoe Doughty | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Ms Nicki Bullivant | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Timothy Davies | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jodie Anne Howells | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Dominic Broad | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Simon Hardy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Robin Riordan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Gomersall | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Miss Jennifer Lane | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 |
| Mrs Hazel Beeton Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Marion Evans Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Amanda Cooper Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record