Brede Primary School
Community primary school in Rye (East Sussex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We're a small village school with a big heart — nestled in the beautiful countryside of Brede, East Sussex. Here, everyone knows your name, and we work together as a close-knit community to give every child the best start in life. At Brede, we believe learning should be exciting, inspiring, and full of hands-on experiences.
Whether it's in the classroom or out in nature, we offer rich opportunities to help your child grow into a confident, curious, and happy learner.
Our stunning location, surrounded by the rolling 1066 countryside and just a stone's throw from the historic town of Rye, means that learning goes far beyond books — we get to explore, discover, and connect with the world around us every day. At Brede Primary, we believe children learn best when they're active, inspired, and fully engaged.
It's more than just sitting in the classroom — it's about nurturing curious minds, building confidence, and growing caring hearts.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Drama
- Lego
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 114389
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anne Hanney | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sandra Born | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Diane Harvey | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Rebecca Keenaghan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Josie Burrows | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Natalia Norton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gillian Atkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Christian Lippiatt Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Sandra Bourne Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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