William Gilpin Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Lymington (Hampshire).
Location
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In 2024/25 we celebrated both the 300th anniversary of the birth of our founder, William Gilpin, as well as the 150th anniversary of our school opening on its present site.
We now celebrate our founders day annually We will, in partnership with parents and the wider community, create a stimulating and secure environment in which all children and adults are happy, safe, valued and respected..
The school will provide a rich and varied curriculum that ensures that all children are challenged to achieve their best and become confident and independent learners. Worship underpins the values of our school and nourished by it we uphold our Christian ethos in all we do. Our values are Courage, Compassion and Community through a love of Christ.
It takes courage to show up and be who you really are. Courage is a core value for our church school because we want children to be courageous young people, who stand up for what they believe in, be brave in their learning and be their authentic selves at all times.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 116353
- 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
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- New Forest East
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (3 current, 13 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jerry Hughes | Chair of Governors | Interim Executive Board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Lady Melissa Ashcombe Former | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Nicola Rickman | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Sanders | Governor | Interim Executive Board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Cox Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Granger Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Cally Broomfield Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Claire Morris Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Valerie van der Hoven Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Milly Hornby Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Pickance Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| The Revd Terence Handley Macmath Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Natasha Morabito Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr John Christopher Ruddy Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Nicki Doggett Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2020 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Heather Howard Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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