Gastrells Community Primary School
URN: 115573 • Stroud GL5 3PS
Overview
- Name
- Gastrells Community Primary School
- URN
- 115573
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Merriman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01453765959
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kingscourt Lane, Stroud GL5 3PS
Summary
Gastrells Community Primary School, located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 179 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 177. The school promotes a philosophy of providing a 'Flying Start to a Life of Learning,' emphasizing the importance of skills, knowledge, and values necessary for navigating today's diverse world.
The school's ethos is grounded in the core values of P.R.I.D.E.: Positivity, Respect, Inclusivity, Determination, and Excellence. These principles guide the school's curriculum and foster a supportive environment where children are encouraged to embrace challenges, respect one another, and strive for personal excellence. The school aims to develop not only academic skills but also social and emotional competencies that will benefit students throughout their lives.
Gastrells Community Primary School is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that every child feels valued and has equal opportunities to succeed. The school offers a range of enriching experiences, including sports and extracurricular activities, to support the holistic development of its pupils.
The school's ethos is grounded in the core values of P.R.I.D.E.: Positivity, Respect, Inclusivity, Determination, and Excellence. These principles guide the school's curriculum and foster a supportive environment where children are encouraged to embrace challenges, respect one another, and strive for personal excellence. The school aims to develop not only academic skills but also social and emotional competencies that will benefit students throughout their lives.
Gastrells Community Primary School is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that every child feels valued and has equal opportunities to succeed. The school offers a range of enriching experiences, including sports and extracurricular activities, to support the holistic development of its pupils.
Useful links
- Governors Strategic Review (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- Daily Absence Form (sen)
- Exceptional Circumstances Absence Request Form (sen)
- Absences From School (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Events / What’s On (calendar)
- News / Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 177
- Pupils
- 179
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 8.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 97 | 82 | 177 | 8.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 92 | 83 | 177 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 98 | 79 | 185 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 98 | 79 | 176 | 9.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 176 | 98 | 78 | 176 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 171 | 96 | 75 | 173 | 6.40 |
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