Powell's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Cirencester

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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Cirencester, GL7 2DJ

421 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

5.50% FSM %

216 Boys

205 Girls

About Powell's Church of England Primary School

Powell's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 421 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Helen Cooper.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Administrative District	Cotswold
Parliamentary Constituency	South Cotswolds
Ward	Abbey
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10071611
URN	115681
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Caryn Putney	Chair of Governors	01/11/2018	31/08/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Helen Cooper	Governor	01/05/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Dipple	Governor	06/07/2021	05/07/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Courtney Genillard	Governor	17/10/2025	16/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Liz Hayward	Governor	31/10/2022	30/10/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Ian Hillier	Governor	01/07/2018	30/06/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Christine Krawczyk	Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa McKie	Governor	08/10/2020	07/10/2028	Appointed by LA
Canon Graham Morris	Governor	01/01/2018	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Karen Philp	Governor	01/02/2020	31/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sharon Rowe	Governor	01/02/2020	31/01/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Emma Urquhart	Governor	15/02/2022	14/02/2026	Elected by school staff