PTFA

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Parents, Teachers and Friends Association

Find out what the Parents, Teachers and Friends Association do and how you can get involved.

A little bit about us

Ashleworth CE Primary School has an active PTFA group. The committee is made up of many parents and a few friends! All are welcome to take as much of a part as they want to – there is no pressure to attend every meeting nor to take on lots of additional work.We are very grateful for your support.

We would love to welcome new parents and friends. If you would like to find out more, please just ask the school office for more information.

When do we meet?

We try to meet quarterly or more frequently if we have an event such as the Christmas party or a community event coming up. Meeting dates are published in the school newsletter and we also spread the word amongst parents nearer the time.We try to alternate meeting times between days and evenings as we are aware of work commitments.

What activities have we been involved with?

  • Christmas Fayre – guess the weight of the cake, win a hamper, crafts, lucky dip, reindeer food, name the elf.

  • Beetle Drive – this was a fun activity solely for the benefit of the children held after school with snacks and refreshments for everyone.

  • Ashleworth Show – every year, the PTFA organise an event and run the bottle tombola stall.

  • Discos/Balls/Themed nights – once a year we hold an event at the Village Hall, where we provide a home-cooked meal and entertainment and dancing and hope to raise over £1500.

  • Other activities – the PTFA funds all the school leavers presents; provide funding for mini-bus to enable the children to attend swimming lessons; funded transport for the educational trips; run door to door carol singing and the children’s Christmas party; fund the playground safety check; operate the lottery bonus ball, and help generate funds through art projects such as personalised tote bags.

  • Open Days - we are there to meet with new parents who may have questions.

Going forward

We meet with the School team each term so we can share ideas of how to best use the funds we have raised for the school and the children’s benefit.

A big thank you

We want to take this opportunity to thank all of the committee, the School staff and all the members of our local community who give their time and support us so generously. We couldn’t do what we do without you all. Thank you.

School Update

Gloucestershire County Council Consultation on the closure of Ashleworth C of E Primary with effect from 1 April 2027


 


What are we proposing for Ashleworth C of E Primary and why


Ashleworth C of E Primary is a 4-11 Church of England voluntary controlled primary school.


The school currently offers 8 Reception places each year with a total capacity for 56 pupils. In May 2026 there were 15 pupils in attendance, however, as of 1 September 2026, there were no pupils on roll.


Families are choosing alternative schools in the local area, and the ongoing low numbers of pupils have limited what the school can offer in terms of a broad, balanced and effective education and an appropriate peer group. The social development of pupils is a key issue.


An Ofsted inspection in March 2026 (report June 2026) placed the school in special measures. If a school is placed in special measures, it means that Ofsted has judged that the school is not providing an acceptable standard of education. This does not mean a school is unsafe, nor that children should move schools, but it does mean that aspects of the school’s provision require urgent action.


As a result, Gloucestershire County Council considers that the school is no longer viable and is now seeking feedback on a proposal to close the school as of 1 April 2027.


 


What happens next?


Responses received will be put together into a report for the Cabinet Member for Education and Skills. She will then consider everything that people have said to help decide on the future of Ashleworth C of E Primary School.


If the Cabinet Member decides that the best option is to close the school, Gloucestershire County Council will publish a statutory notice with proposals for the school to close on 1 April 2027. There will then be a further 4-week period for people to respond to the proposal before a final decision is made in February/March 2027.


 


You can also give us your comments by emailing: [email protected] or by posting a copy of the questionnaire to:


Ashleworth C of E Consultation


Education, Planning and Development


Shire Hall


Gloucester GL1 2BR


 


You can also complete the questionnaire on our website at: https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com


Completed questionnaires must reach us by 5pm on Tuesday 10 November.


 


Gloucestershire County Council has a commitment to protecting personal information.  All answers will be treated in accordance with the Data Protection act.