Open State Primary Mixed

Sheepscombe Primary School

Far End, Stroud, GL6 7RL
67 Pupils
70 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
3.00% FSM %
36 Boys
31 Girls
About Sheepscombe Primary School

Sheepscombe Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 67 pupils on roll. School capacity: 70. Current headteacher: Robert Gardner.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gloucestershire
Region South West
Administrative District Stroud
Parliamentary Constituency North Cotswolds
Ward Painswick and Upton
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: 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
UKPRN 10077099
URN 115534
Data Last Updated 19-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Debby Thacker - Co Chair Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Craven Governor 14/11/2023 14/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Crocker Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Vicky Dangerfield Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Simon Fraser Governor 09/06/2023 08/06/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Sachi Hatakenaka - Co Chair Governor 21/09/2024 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tessa Lentel Governor 08/02/2020 07/02/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr David McCarthy Governor 14/11/2023 14/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Stanway Governor 08/11/2022 07/11/2025 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Sheepscombe Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Sheepscombe Primary School has 67 pupils, with a capacity of 70.
Sheepscombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Sheepscombe Primary School is Mr Robert Gardner.
Sheepscombe Primary School is at Far End, Sheepscombe, Stroud, GL6 7RL, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Sheepscombe Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sheepscombe Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Robert Gardner
Far End, Sheepscombe, Stroud, GL6 7RL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115534
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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