Binsted Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Alton (Hampshire).
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
Welcome to Binsted C of E Primary School We are delighted to welcome you to Binsted Church of England Primary School, a vibrant and caring community that has been proudly serving families since 1873. At Binsted, we are committed to creating an environment that is not only supportive and nurturing, but also one that inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Rooted in our Christian values of Faith, Hope, and Love , we strive to embody these principles in everything we do, offering a space where every child can grow, learn, and thrive. These values are at the heart of our school community and are inclusive of all beliefs, welcoming children from all faiths or none.
As you explore our website, we hope you begin to see the warmth, dedication, and enthusiasm that make Binsted such a special place. Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to being part of your childs educational journey!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco Club
- Gardening
- Lego
- Minecraft
- Stem
- Climbing
- Cricket
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Multi-Sports
- Netball
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Swimming
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 116271
- 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
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- East Hampshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sally Ann Hibbert | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Bekki Strathearn-Knight | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Angela Dunne | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Marden | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Katy Brooking | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Henry Jennings | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Venetia Ellvers | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Scott Sanderson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Matt Boyes | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 |
| Ms Sarah Joyce Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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