St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Hove (Brighton and Hove).
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
It gives me huge pleasure on behalf of all of the team, children and governors to warmly welcome you to our wonderful school. I am so proud to be the Headteacher of this fantastic school.
The entire St. Andrew's staff team is dedicated to ensuring that every child is known, loved and cherished and I absolutely love getting to know all of the children here, as they truly are what makes the job so enjoyable and fulfilling. My teaching career spans over 32 years and I was fortunate to complete my PGCE at Newcastle University after my first degree.
Following university, I taught in a variety of schools in Kent, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. I have also been a National Leader of Education, supporting a number of schools in other local authorities with leadership and school improvement.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
14 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Computing
- Music
- Choir
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Skateboarding
- Tennis
- Maths Mastery
Key facts
- URN
- 114556
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Brighton and Hove
- Constituency
- Hove and Portslade
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Beckett | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Newton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sophia Booth | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Becky Parker | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Sylvia Ruck | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Martin Sacree | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Sandra Obidike | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Dave Smalley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Joy Robinson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Ryan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Jo Beer | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Christopher Simmons | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Ms Sophie Thomas | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Reverend Dan Henderson | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2014 |
| Lidewei Simmons Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Tom Way Former | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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