Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Voluntary aided primary school in Cheltenham (Gloucestershire).
Location
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At Prestbury St Mary's Federation, we have been on a journey to create a school vision that describes us, what we want for the children and guides the decisions we make as a church school. In September 2023 we asked all members of our school community to identify a word which represented Prestbury St Mary's Federation, a corresponding image and a reason for the choice.
One child chose the word Opportunity - Opportunities for learning, friendship, fun and new challenges. He chose a photo from his Wilderness trip last year which he loved and which gave him the opportunity to try new activities. Another family chose the word Remarkable after watching a firework display.
Like the fireworks, they wanted the Federation to stand out, be unique and 'remarkable'. Other standouts from staff, children, parents and governors were the words fun, exploration, team and community. From this and as a team, we created our vision:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cricket
- Cross Country
- Music
- Swimming
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 115696
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 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
- Tewkesbury
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Brick | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Cat Metcalfe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anna Price | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Fiona Hall | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Natalie Banwell | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jane Bradbury | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Wood | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stanley Smith | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gill Cartwright | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Carol Rowbotham | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Ferris | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Father Nick Bromfield | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2017 |
| Mrs Emma Hammond Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Ruth Rudge Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rebecca Pike Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Luke Stoneman Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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