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Woodside Primary School

Denehurst, Ruardean, GL17 9XP
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Woodside Primary School
Ruardean, GL17 9XP
112 Pupils
119 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
10.70% FSM %
56 Boys
56 Girls
About Woodside Primary School

Woodside Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Gloucestershire, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 112 pupils on roll. School capacity: 119. Current headteacher: Mel Davis.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Gloucestershire or the school directly.

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 Forest of Dean
Parliamentary Constituency Forest of Dean
Ward Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from 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 10073207
URN 115519
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Wildin Chair of Governors 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brian Bird Governor 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mel Davis Governor 01/09/2010 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alison Davis Governor 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Jessica Fawkes Governor 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Hall Governor 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Lewandowska Governor 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Georgina Matthews Governor 15/04/2024 15/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Peaper Governor 02/03/2026 02/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Chloe Pritchard Governor 20/10/2025 20/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Smith Governor 26/01/2026 26/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Wayne Stewart Governor 10/11/2025 10/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ruardean Church of England Primary School
1.22 km • Ruardean
Other
Steam Mills Primary School
2.02 km • Cinderford
Other
Drybrook Primary School
2.07 km • Drybrook
Other
Lydbrook Primary School
2.52 km • Lydbrook
Other
SGS Forest High School
3.91 km • Cinderford
Other
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
4.2 km • Mitcheldean
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Woodside Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ruardean, Gloucestershire.
Woodside Primary School has 112 pupils, with a capacity of 119.
Woodside Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Woodside Primary School is Mrs Mel Davis.
Woodside Primary School is at Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean, GL17 9XP, in the Gloucestershire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Woodside Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Woodside Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Mel Davis
Denehurst, Ruardean Woodside, Ruardean, GL17 9XP
01594542287
www.woodside.gloucs.sch.uk
Location
GL17 9XP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115519
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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