The Rissington School
School Name: The Rissington School Address: Mitchell Way, Upper Rissington Town/City: Cheltenham County: Gloucestershire Postcode: GL54 2PL Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01451 820857 Website: https://therissingtonschool.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Miss Lara Hudson
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 256 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.2%
URN: 115525
DfE Number: 916/2070
UKPRN: 10080684
UPRN: 10024446495
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Cotswold (E07000079)
Constituency: North Cotswolds (E14001386)
Electoral Ward: The Rissingtons (E05010726)
Easting & Northing: 420012E, 217256N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 51' 15.04" N 1° 42' 38.6" W
Plus Code: 9C3WV73Q+MP
DfE Record: View record
- Rev Hannah Katharine Allen - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
- Ms Sophie Bartlett - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2029.
- Miss Emma Brearley - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2030.
- Doctor Melanie Clare Darwent - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
- Mrs Hannah Dewey - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
- Miss Harriet Green - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 October 2029.
- Mr Thomas James Hall - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
- Mrs Sarah Hoyle - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
- Miss Lara Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Simon David Lovett - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
- Mr Thomas Picton-Turbervill - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 June 2028.
- Miss Caroline Taplin - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 September 2028.
- Mrs Rebecca Tuach - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 March 2028.