Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School

Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB
268 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
17.20% FSM %
128 Boys
140 Girls
About Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School

Located in Cheltenham (GL52 5JB), Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 7–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Gloucestershire.

It has 268 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Matthew Ferris.

Data for Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

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 Cheltenham
Parliamentary Constituency Tewkesbury
Ward Prestbury
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 10078543
URN 115696
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Brick Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Natalie Banwell Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jane Bradbury Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Nick Bromfield Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Gill Cartwright Governor 01/02/2025 31/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Ferris Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Fiona Hall Governor 03/03/2026 28/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Hammond Governor 23/09/2024 05/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Pike Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Carol Rowbotham Governor 01/02/2025 31/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Ruth Rudge Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stanley Smith Governor 06/05/2025 05/05/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School has 268 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
Yes, Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School has a Church of England religious character.
The Executive Head Teacher at Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is Mr Matthew Ferris.
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is at Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Ferris
Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115696
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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