Severnbanks Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Lydney (Gloucestershire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Severnbanks, we are committed to maintaining high standards for every child, ensuring individual progress is carefully supported and celebrated. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment where academic achievement and personal development go hand in hand.
Our aim is to inspire a lifelong love of learning by recognising each child's unique strengths and encouraging them to reach their full potential. Success at Sevenbanks is not just about great test scores it's about building confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
We celebrate every achievement, big or small, and create a positive atmosphere where children feel valued and motivated. As Headteacher, my commitment is to listen carefully to our children, families, and staff, and to work together to shape a shared vision for our school's future.
Whether you are already part of the Severnbanks family or considering joining us, I warmly invite you to explore all that our school offers from our passionate teaching team and engaging curriculum to a range of extracurricular activities and community links.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Lego
- Music
- Sewing
- Yoga
- Zones of Regulation
Key facts
- URN
- 139165
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Beverley Helen Harvey | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Roderick Clive Johnson Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sophie McKenzie | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Kenneth Blake | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Roderick Clive Johnson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Karen Weaver | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kirsty Mayo | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Shona Howell | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Natasha Kay Bradley | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2055 |
| Mrs Beverley Helen Harvey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record