Open State Primary Mixed

Picklenash Junior School

Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BG
161 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
28.00% FSM %
83 Boys
78 Girls
About Picklenash Junior School

Picklenash Junior School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Newent and the surrounding area in Gloucestershire. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 161 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Michelle Kelly.

Information on Picklenash Junior School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Forest of Dean
Parliamentary Constituency Forest of Dean
Ward Newent & Taynton
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069669
URN 115733
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gary Bottomley Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 27/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Baldwin Governor 09/06/2023 08/06/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Gary Bottomley Governor 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ellie Clark Governor 05/11/2025 04/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Jan Daines Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robin Dunn Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Susanne Jeffries Governor 16/09/2024 15/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Kelly Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Picklenash Junior School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Newent, Gloucestershire.
Picklenash Junior School has 161 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Picklenash Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Picklenash Junior School is Mrs Michelle Kelly.
Picklenash Junior School is at Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BG, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Picklenash Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Picklenash Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Kelly
Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115733
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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