Ruardean Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ruardean Church of England Primary School
Address: School Road
Town/City: Ruardean
County: Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL17 9XQ
Telephone Number: 01594 542461
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Ione Haroun
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 76 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 115647
DfE Number: 916/3065
UKPRN: 10078881
UPRN: 100121244007
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Forest of Dean (E07000080)
Constituency: Forest of Dean (E14001240)
Electoral Ward: Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook (E05012168)
Diocese: CE16(Diocese of Gloucester)

Easting & Northing: 361988E, 217386N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 51' 15.84" N 2° 33' 11.43" W
Plus Code: 9C3VVC3W+QP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Catherine Brearey - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Rev Clare Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 14 February 2026.
  • Mrs Ione Haroun - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Anthony Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Ian Lavery - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2026.
  • Mr Ian Lavery - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2028.
  • Mr Ian Lavery - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Emma Middlecote - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mr Richard Pitman - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Mr Matt Showell - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Spence - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 November 2026.
  • Mr Ian Watkins - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 November 2027.