Glebe Infants' School
Foundation primary school in Newent (Gloucestershire).
Location
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Glebe Infant School is one part of the successful GPP Federation. Glebe provides quality primary education to pupils in Reception and Years 1 & 2. The school prides itself on the caring and nurturing ethos that is firmly embedded there.
The school site is shared with Picklenash Juniors and has established a welcoming and inclusive environment with firmly embedded whole school values.
Our Federation vision, which was written in collaboration with our children, is Faith, Family, Flourish The site boasts extensive facilities including a large outdoor area and well established Forest School area that is used by all year groups regularly.
Being part of the only primary provider within the town of Newent we are proud of our relationship with the local community and we work hard to ensure that strong links are made with local organisations. Many of these links are able to provide our children with unique opportunities and experiences that add breadth and balance to our curriculum.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Bug Club
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 115741
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Gary Bottomley | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Brownsell-Dalton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Robin Dunn | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ellie Clark | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jan Daines | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Susanne Jeffries | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Michelle Kelly | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Gary Bottomley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
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