Punnetts Town Community Primary School and Nursery
Community primary school in Heathfield (East Sussex).
Location
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At Punnetts Town Community Primary School, we recognise that we are privileged to share in the responsibility for the development of the children in our care. The staff and governors are committed to working together for the benefit of all the pupils in partnership with their parents.
Together, we aim to realise the unique potential of each child within a caring and stimulating environment. Our federation strives to do the best we can do for our pupils and their families, And to be the best we can be!
Punnetts Town Community Primary School Battle Road Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DE Anti-Bullying Alliance BBC Bitesize BBC Parenting Site CBeebies DirectGov FunBrain Games Help Kids Learn Nutritionist Resource Oxford Owls Special Needs Information Press Sitkins Name Labels Woodlands Junior Homework Woodlands Junior Literacy Woodlands Junior Maths Little Punnetts Nursery (Nursery) Beech (Reception) Hazel (Y1/2) Oak (Y3/4) Elm (Y5/6) Hard copies of any school information are available from the school office on request.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Anti-Bullying Alliance
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 114414
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Sussex Weald
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Monica Pell | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Funnell | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Best | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Evans | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sophie Douglas | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Tanya Lesley Lopez | Governance Professional - FederationGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mrs Elizabeth Mouland | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Tom Walker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alison Doig | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Susan d'espagnac | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Kirsty Coates | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Paul Cox | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Ms Claire Kinsella | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Rev Marc Lloyd | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2014 |
| Mrs Suzanne Black Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Fenella Holmes Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Bintou Sy Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record