Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Mary's Church of England Infant School

Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB
178 Pupils
180 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
9.60% FSM %
94 Boys
84 Girls
About St Mary's Church of England Infant School

St Mary's Church of England Infant School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Cheltenham and the surrounding area in Gloucestershire with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–7 is part of the South West region.

It has 178 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Matthew Ferris.

Information on St Mary's Church of England Infant School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 10079694
URN 115711
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
Miss 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 02/03/2026 28/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
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
St Mary's Church of England Infant School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
St Mary's Church of England Infant School has 178 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
St Mary's Church of England Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
Yes, St Mary's Church of England Infant School has a Church of England religious character.
The Executive Head Teacher at St Mary's Church of England Infant School is Mr Matthew Ferris.
St Mary's Church of England Infant School is at Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St Mary's Church of England Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Church of England Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Ferris
Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115711
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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