Gastrells Community Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Gastrells Community Primary School
Address: Kingscourt Lane
Town/City: Stroud
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL5 3PS
Telephone Number: 01453 765959
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Seward
Capacity: 177
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 172 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.8%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 115573
DfE Number: 916/2137
UKPRN: 10077097
UPRN: 200003108755
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Stroud (E07000082)
Constituency: Stroud (E14001529)
Electoral Ward: Rodborough (E05013194)

Easting & Northing: 384407E, 203612N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 43' 53.9" N 2° 13' 37.39" W
Plus Code: 9C3VPQJF+M5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School (1.0km)
  2. Rodborough Community Primary School (1.2km)
  3. Marling School (1.7km)
  4. Stroud Valley Community Primary School (1.7km)
  5. Stroud High School (1.7km)
  6. The Rosary Catholic Primary School (1.8km)
  7. St Matthew's Church of England Primary School (1.9km)
  8. St Rose's Special School (1.9km)
  9. St Martins Centre (St Roses School) (1.9km)
  10. Thrupp School (1.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Nick Bird - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2026.
  • Mrs Lucy Brown - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Mrs Patricia Carrington - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 19 November 2026.
  • Mrs Bridget Drew-Spyer - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
  • Ms Rhian Evans - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rhian Evans - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Carolina Gryngarten-Vaughan - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Mr Lance Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2030.
  • Miss Racherl Mahaffy - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2030.
  • Mrs Amelia Marks - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
  • Ms Ann McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.
  • Dr Wynitia Oakhill - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 July 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Parker - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Joy Price Bish - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Mrs Mary Prochaski - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Gary Ridgway - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Seward - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Roger Slater - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Jack Wetson-Catt - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Dr Hannah Wright - Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 September 2030.