Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Bembridge (Isle of Wight).
Location
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We are a one-form entry Primary School taking pupils from the age of 4 years to 11 years of age, Reception to Year 6. Our children enjoy school and look forward to being here, the atmosphere and ethos are very supportive as we strive for all children to achieve their best. In our school we develop children with love, courage and respect in their hearts.
Self-confidence is nurtured. The school is welcoming to all, and treats all involved as equals. We have a large hall for our worship, lunches and performances. We have a deisgnated space for computing, as well as laptops and tablets. We also have a newly reorgainsed library with a range of fiction and non-fiction books.
We have a playground, ball court, adventure trail, field and school garden. As well as an outdoor space for our reception children. The site is all on one level and fully accessible.
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.- Computing
- Football
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 118181
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Setting
- Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Deb Abell | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire Brickell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Olivia Lewis-Marlton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Cody Pevreall | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Sophie Jenkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joe Norton Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Portsmore | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Elizabeth Chambers | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Mrs Sally Davies | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Tamsyn Lingard-Lane Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Toni Swann Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Nigel Rawlence Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jamie Collings Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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