Leonard Stanley Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Stonehouse (Gloucestershire).
Location
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Loving and Learning together for Life, as Jesus Taught Us at Leonard Stanley, our aim is to empower every individual to flourish and make a positive impact on their community, guided by Jesus love and teachings.
We foster an environment where everyone is valued and inspired to excel academically, spiritually, and emotionally, equipping them with confidence and faith to face lifes challenges together. Our vision is rooted in the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12-14) which illustrates Gods immense love and care for each individual.
In the parable, a shepherd leaves his flock of sheep to search for one that has gone astray. When he finds the lost sheep, he rejoices greatly and celebrates its return, reflecting our core belief that every person in our community matters. Belonging is at the heart of this welcoming and inclusive school. As a result, pupils are excited to come to school.
They are invested in the school's values, particularly in being kind. The strong links between the church and the school support the Christian distinctiveness, ensuring the school's Christian values are lived out well beyond the classroom.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 115688
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 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
- Stroud
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Susan Jane Elizabeth Tabb | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2020 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jack Collins | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kimberley Brierley | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Thom Greaves | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gemma Powell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr John Allen | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Rob Skelton | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Allyson Higgins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Pat Savage | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Alana Wood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Andrew Perry Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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