Upper Beeding Primary School
Community primary school in Steyning (West Sussex).
Location
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At Upper Beeding Primary School, we believe in creating a place where children can learn, grow, and have fun together. Our vision is to be a school where teamwork, kindness, curiosity, and creativity are valued and celebrated every day. Teamwork is important to us because we know that when we work together, we can achieve amazing things.
We believe in supporting and helping each other, whether it's solving a problem, completing a project, or simply being a good friend. Together, we can accomplish anything! Kindness is at the heart of our school. We want everyone to feel safe, respected, and cared for.
We believe in treating others with compassion and understanding, and we strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels included. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference! Curiosity is a quality we cherish. We encourage our students to be curious about the world around them, to ask questions, and to explore new ideas.
We believe that by nurturing curiosity, we can foster a love for learning that will last a lifetime. There's always something new to discover!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Letters and Sounds
- Little Wandle
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 125857
- 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
- Arundel and South Downs
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jim McElligott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Susannah Horowitz | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr John Adams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Danielle Robinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Hobbs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Dee Taylor | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Lloyd Curtis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen Woodman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Andrews | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Gemma Donald | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Kerry Parsons Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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