Ropley CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Alresford (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
"Moving our children to Ropley CE Primary was the best decision we could have made. The children are flourishing in such an amazing school with brilliant staff, and fantastic opportunities." We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents to our school.
If you are looking for September 2026 or are moving into our area, we would be delighted to show you what we can offer to you and your child. Make an appointment for a tour with our Headteacher by calling the school office on 01962 772381. We currently have a few spaces in some of our year groups. We look forward to welcoming you!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Music
- Swimming
Key facts
- URN
- 116312
- 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 (13 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Densham | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lucie Moore | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Cherry Russell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Natalie Drew | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matt Rogers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Joseph Hunter | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Isobel Pinder | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Janice Stratton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanne Rodgers | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Sam Kirby | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Daniel Mills | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Karen Bevis | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Rev Amber Beresford | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 |
| Ms Shae Jackson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Felicity Parrott Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sue Pakenham-Walsh Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Simon Robinson Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matthew Rogers Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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