Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Gloucester (Gloucestershire).
Location
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Barnwood Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The school caters for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. The Headteacher is Julia Matson.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 115714
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Gloucester
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Fiona Rawlinson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Moore | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Gareth Palfreyman | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Isobel Johnson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter Daniell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Steve Smith | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Palmer | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lesley Taylor | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lauren Monument | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Lisa West | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jenna Murton | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| The Reverend Robert Crofton | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 |
| Headteacher Julia Matson Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · term ended 2026 |
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