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About

Sheddingdean School was built in 1986, opened in 1987, and provides accommodation for 210 children. It is co-educational and caters for children aged 4 to 11 years. Children are admitted at the beginning of the academic year in which their fifth birthday occurs. The school enjoys a bright and welcoming atmosphere and is set out on one level which makes it accessible for all.

Our facilities include a new library, a spacious teaching kitchen and a Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 unit. Hard surfaced playgrounds and grassed areas to the front and rear of the building provide facilities for play, physical education and outdoor learning. An early years play area is located adjacent to the Reception and Year 1 classes.

There is large fixed play equipment in both playgrounds, a multi use games area (MUGA) and a 'secret garden' where Forest School takes place. The school has a very well-qualified, enthusiastic and committed staff; an active parent association, FOSSA (Friends of Sheddingdean School Association) and a very supportive and involved Governing Body.

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.
  • Swimming
  • Forest School
  • Times Tables Rock Stars

Key facts

URN
125958
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
Mid Sussex
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (9 current, 5 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Doctor Helen FairmanChair of GovernorsNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2025 · until 2029
Dr Helen Fairman FormerChair of GovernorsElected by parentssince 2022 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Sarah NowerGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2026
Mr Stuart BaylissGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Sian Middleton-HattGovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Emma ClarkeGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Deborah McDonaldGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Paul AylettGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Ana WomersleyGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Richard CookeGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · until 2029
Mrs Alice McIlwraith FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2026 · term ended 2026
Mrs Jennifer Hammond FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2024 · term ended 2025
Mrs Emma Connor FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2022 · term ended 2025
Mrs Helen Fairman FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2022 · term ended 2026

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