Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Gloucester (Gloucestershire).
Location
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Kingsholm C of E Primary School and Nursery Virtual Tour We are a large 3 form entry Primary School. Kingsholm C of E Primary School is situated in the heart of the City of Gloucester. We are a member of the Gloucester Schools Partnership which is dedicated to helping raise the achievement of all children in Gloucesters schools network.
Our buildings are set in grounds of some 6 acres that provide both space and a full range of outdoor activities for the children. We are very proud of our school environment and have many different areas for the children to learn in. The spiritual area is somewhere the children can go to reflect and learn in a peaceful and relaxing location.
The field, playground and MUGA offer wide open spaces to play and learn in and our classrooms are designed to maximise our learning experiences. We have a wildlife area with a pond and hide, an allotment with a greenhouse made out of plastic bottles and two fantastic willow sculptures.
We are a National Advocacy schools for the National Education Trust hosting a yearly conference here.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 115607
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Gloucester
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (15 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sophie Kingscote | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nina Hargrave | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Tony Larner | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Maxine Godfrey | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Ms Lucy Bowdler | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Ally Hardy | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Hilary Murray Hill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jody Gooding | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jacqui Pinnell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Liston | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Bethan Morgan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Dorota Cann | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Louisa Dunlop | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Adam May | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Reverend Josephine Pestell | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2019 |
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