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About

We believe education is about much more than academic achievement. While were committed to helping every child reach their full potential in their learning, we recognise that spiritual growth is equally important.

Our approach nurtures: Spiritual development – helping children explore faith, meaning and purpose Moral development – building strong character and understanding of right and wrong Social development – learning to work together, show respect and build friendships Cultural development – appreciating diversity and different perspectives This holistic approach is woven throughout our carefully planned curriculum, ensuring every child develops as a well-rounded individual.

Our Christian ethos is expressed through four core values that guide everything we do: These values connect directly to our school vision – find out more on our Vision and Values page. Church of England schools offer a distinctively Christian education. While each church school is unique, we all share core values rooted in the Gospel.

At Cross in Hand, loving God and loving our neighbours isnt just an aspiration – its how we live together every day. We aim to serve our community by providing the highest quality education within the context of Christian belief and practice.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Swimming
  • Choir
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Karate
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Thrive Approach

Key facts

URN
114496
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Ages
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
East Sussex
Constituency
Sussex Weald
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (10 current, 3 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr John LeeChair of GovernorsElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr John LeeGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Laura Anne PowellGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Carl GouveiaGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Miss Emma RumseyGovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Richard BlakeleyGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2025
The Revd Simon John HobbsGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2024
Mr Mark AtkinsonGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Elizabeth DelvesGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Natalie Claire WildingGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Philippa Mary Clarke FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2025 · term ended 2026
Mrs Jennifer Joy Wakefield-Warren FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mrs Hanne Jeppesen Gouveia FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2025

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