Southover CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Lewes (East Sussex).
Location
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I am delighted to be headteacher of our wonderful school. We are a successful school thanks to the community of children, staff, parents, governors and church who work together to give each other a chance to live, love and learn . We offer academic excellence alongside an all-round education where sports, music and art are celebrated.
Our strong, experienced team support and nurture our children to thrive themselves and to look after each other. We are absolutely thrilled to announce (after having to keep this secret for a year and a half!!) that the PTA has organ...
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 114510
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 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
- Lewes
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanne Pollard | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Natalie Grant | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Helen Parkyns | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Professor Sam Wass | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Duncan Milham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rebecca Coles | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Michele Moore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Noel Fadden | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Burt Browne Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Rachel Callow Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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