Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Cheltenham

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Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School

Cheltenham, GL54 5PZ

281 Pupils

315 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

17.40% FSM %

143 Boys

138 Girls

About Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Cheltenham, 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 281 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Sally Johnson.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Administrative District	Tewkesbury
Parliamentary Constituency	Tewkesbury
Ward	Winchcombe
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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
Trust / Sponsor	THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-04-2014
UKPRN	10045604
URN	140797
Data Last Updated	16-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lynne Banks	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/03/2026	09/03/2030	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jenny Allen	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Lucy Browne	Local Governor	10/05/2024	09/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Sara Collins	Local Governor	01/04/2022	31/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Donna Davison	Local Governor	02/12/2024	01/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Lesley-Ann Doughty	Local Governor	02/12/2024	07/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joseph Fuller	Local Governor	24/11/2025	23/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katharine Gilmour	Local Governor	01/10/2022	01/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sally Johnson	Local Governor	01/01/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Stuart Maughan	Local Governor	01/02/2022	26/01/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Gareth Moseley	Local Governor	13/01/2026	12/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jacqueline Pawson	Local Governor	01/06/2018	01/06/2026	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Winchcombe School

1.08 km • Cheltenham

Other

Gretton Primary School

2.49 km • Cheltenham

Other

Isbourne Valley School

4.17 km • Cheltenham

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School?

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

How many pupils does Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School have?

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School has 281 pupils, with a capacity of 315.

What is the age range at Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School?

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is Mrs Sally Johnson.

Where is Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School located?

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is at Back Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5PZ, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.

Does Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School currently open?

Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sally Johnson

Back Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5PZ

01242602447

www.winchcombe-pri.gloucs.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 140797

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026