Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in STROUD (Gloucestershire).
Location
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Together we rise, we learn, we love, abundantly. Nailsworth C of E Primary School is a one-form, voluntary controlled school set in the beautiful town of Nailsworth within the Stroud Valleys and the Cotswolds. We are extremely proud of our school and children.
The hard-working team of inspirational staff and governors are committed to sustaining the schools Christain vision - 'Together we rise, we learn, we love abundantly'. This integral vision and a set of core values - Love, Respect, Community and Perseverance - are at the heart of everything we do here.
We aim to provide the best possible education for every child in a safe, caring and inclusive environment where children are able to flourish. Our broad and balanced curriculum equipts children with the skills to become respectful, loving citizens and independent life-long learners.
At Nailsworth, we are educating and preparing our children for the future, ensuring they are ready to continue on their journey beyond our school, through education and life.
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.- Swimming
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Restorative Practice
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 115637
- 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
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Stroud
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (13 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Eley | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jonathan Wasunna-Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Anna Packman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter Ashmore Strachan | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Revd Caroline Bland | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Ria Patel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Headteacher Sarah Broadbent | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Terry Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stuart Bircher | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Robert Gleed | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Anona Bayross | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rebecca Clement | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Georgie Baish | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Emily Walsh Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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