Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Heathfield (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 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
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Lee | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Lee | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Anne Powell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Carl Gouveia | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Emma Rumsey | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Blakeley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| The Revd Simon John Hobbs | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mr Mark Atkinson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Delves | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Natalie Claire Wilding | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Philippa Mary Clarke Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Jennifer Joy Wakefield-Warren Former | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Hanne Jeppesen Gouveia Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 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