Gastrells Community Primary School
Community primary school in Stroud (Gloucestershire).
Location
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A flying start to a life of learning Gastrells Primary School has a proud history and an exciting future. We are a welcoming school where children feel valued, safe and inspired to succeed. Our approach is guided by our PRIDE values. We promote Positivity by encouraging enthusiasm, confidence and a love of learning.
Respect is at the heart of our school, helping everyone feel cared for and responsible for themselves, others and the environment. We celebrate Inclusivity, ensuring every child feels they belong and has equal opportunities to thrive. Through Determination and Challenge, we help children build resilience and a growth mindset.
Above all, we aim for Excellence, supporting every pupil to achieve their best and grow into confident, compassionate individuals. Our ethos is built around the core values of P.R.I.D.E.: These values underpin all aspects of our curriculum, both academic, social and emotional.
They create a strong learning environment that enhances academic achievement and develops students social and relationship skills that last throughout their lives.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 115573
- 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
- Stroud
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 10 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Patricia Carrington | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Rhian Evans Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Racherl Mahaffy | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Hannah Wright | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Lance Johnson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Roger Slater | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2026 | |
| Ms Ann McDonald | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Helen Seward | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Amelia Marks | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Bridget Drew-Spyer | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Joy Price Bish | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Nick Bird Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Gary Ridgway Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Wynitia Oakhill Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jack Wetson-Catt Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Louise Parker Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lucy Brown Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Mary Prochaski Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rhian Evans Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Carolina Gryngarten-Vaughan Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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