Shelley Primary School
Community primary school in Horsham (West Sussex).
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
A community driven by aspiration, united by respect and strengthened by togetherness - enabling every child to thrive.
Our school aims to enable children to become: At Shelley Primary School, our values underpin the Art of learning for all members of our school community, which in turn links with the fundamental British values of: democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and respect for those with different faiths, beliefs and lifestyles.
We value the development of skills, knowledge and attributes that will enable all to meet their goals and aspirations We value the development of respect for ourselves, for others and for the wider world that will enable everyone to feel included and have their contributions recognised We value the development of collaboration, co-operation and partnership between members of our community that will enable a sense of belonging and continual improvement for all
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Karate
- Netball
- Swimming
- Jigsaw PSHE
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 125820
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Horsham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 7 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Emma Gardiner | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Lindsey Burnell Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lindsey Burnell Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Aislinn Fletcher | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Risby-Doran | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kim Sheik | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Karl Chamberlain | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jody Morris-Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rebecca Walsh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lindsey Burnell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr David Breeze Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Amy Blake Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Emma Gardiner Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Chris Alltraine Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Risby-Doran Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 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