St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Address: Church Road, Thornbury
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS35 1HJ
Telephone Number: 01454 866760
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr A Walters (Executive Head)
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 197 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.2%

Location and administration

URN: 109263
DfE Number: 803/3432
UKPRN: 10075755
UPRN: 579270
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: South Gloucestershire (E06000025)
Constituency: Thornbury and Yate (E14001545)
Electoral Ward: Thornbury (E05012127)
Diocese: CE16(Diocese of Gloucester)

Easting & Northing: 363499E, 190579N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 36' 48.55" N 2° 31' 42.31" W
Plus Code: 9C3VJF7C+9J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jane Cowell - Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mr Jon Craig - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mrs Sabine Doil - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Mr Chris Eastwood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Lee Francis - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Samantha Gillman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Mr Robin Gupta - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Ms Kelly Instrell - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mrs Gillian Leaper - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 May 2027.
  • The Reverend Joy Ludlow - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mrs Grace Murray - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Mrs Kathleen Newell - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Carole O'Donnell - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Mrs Kim Walsh-Young - Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 January 2026.
  • Mrs Veronica Walters - Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 June 2030.