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About

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.

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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

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Patricia CarringtonChair of GovernorsAppointed by LAsince 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026
Ms Rhian Evans FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · term ended 2025

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Miss Racherl MahaffyGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2030
Dr Hannah WrightGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Lance JohnsonGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Roger SlaterGovernance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2026
Ms Ann McDonaldGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Helen SewardGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026
Mrs Amelia MarksGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Bridget Drew-SpyerGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Joy Price BishGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Nick Bird FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · term ended 2026
Mr Gary Ridgway FormerGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2026 · term ended 2026
Dr Wynitia Oakhill FormerGovernorAppointed by LAsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Mr Jack Wetson-Catt FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Louise Parker FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Lucy Brown FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Mary Prochaski FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · term ended 2026
Mrs Rhian Evans FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mrs Carolina Gryngarten-Vaughan FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2022 · term ended 2026

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