St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Voluntary aided primary school in Eastleigh (Hampshire).
Location
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It is a joy to welcome you to St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, a school rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values of the Catholic faith. At the heart of our community is a deep commitment to care, friendship, and a love of learning.
We strive to follow Christ's example in all we do nurturing our children spiritually, academically, and socially, so they may grow into kind, confident, and compassionate individuals. We believe every child is a unique gift from God, and we are proud to provide a caring and inclusive environment where each pupil is encouraged to flourish.
Our Catholic ethos shapes daily school life, guiding us to treat one another with respect, forgiveness, and understanding. Through prayer, worship, and learning about the Gospel, we help children develop a personal relationship with God and a strong moral foundation.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Tennis
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music MarkMusic
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 116383
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Eastleigh
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1972
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mark Casey | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lucy Godding | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kay Reading | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Chris Williams | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lorriane Smith | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr John White | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Headteacher Anne-Marie Jordan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2040 |
| Father Raffaele Cossa | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Peter Newey Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Aine Parker Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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