Dursley Church of England Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Dursley (Gloucestershire).
Location
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At Dursley C of E Primary Academy, we are passionate about valuing and nurturing every individual. Our inclusive, aspirational and inspiring curriculum enables the entire school community to flourish. We build supportive, trusting relationships rooted in mutual respect, creating happy, confident and active global citizens.
Together We Shine Brightly Because Together We Make A Difference You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven. At our Academy, everyone is unique, valued and loved and our Christian Values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Thankfulness, Forgiveness, Respect and Kindness underpin our community.
Together, we strive to deliver the highest quality education in all that we do and say. We try to live out our vision every day, both in our learning and in the way we engage with others. We believe it is important that we are advocates for human flourishing and as such we:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Mastering Number (NCETM)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 139337
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- 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
- Stroud
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Gray Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Juliet Jensen | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Naomi Ryan | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Heather Gregory | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Dr Susanna Martin | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ken Hitchings | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Emma Gray | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Edward Lord | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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