Paternoster School — School in Cirencester

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Paternoster School

Cirencester, GL7 1JR

66 Pupils

60 Capacity

2–17 Age Range

39.40% FSM %

38 Boys

28 Girls

About Paternoster School

Paternoster School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–17 based in Gloucestershire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 66 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Jennifer Laird.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Gloucestershire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Administrative District	Cotswold
Parliamentary Constituency	South Cotswolds
Ward	St Michael's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-06-2019
UKPRN	10083342
URN	147158
Data Last Updated	29-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Mary Saunders	Chair of Local Governing Body	05/09/2022	01/10/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Laura Hall	Local Governor	04/09/2024	04/09/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Alison Hiscox	Local Governor	05/09/2022	05/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennie Laird	Local Governor	01/01/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Nicole Saunders	Local Governor	04/09/2024	04/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sheryl Suzanne	Local Governor	18/01/2023	17/01/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Stephen Thorpe	Local Governor	13/12/2023	13/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Williams	Local Governor	13/12/2023	13/12/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates