Steyning CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Steyning (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
We want Steyning CofE Primary School to become synonymous with educational excellence by building an Inclusive Christian community based on Love where everyone feels valued, safe and supported. Everyone will be empowered to change their own lives and the lives of those around them. To be able to stand up and become responsible members of the community, making a difference.
We will all aim to live and learn through our four key pillars: Together, we will continually strive to remove the barriers to success, fear of failure and widen horizons for all. We will provide a culture of mutual respect and acceptance with children moving onto their next venture with the skills and values to set them on the path to achieve their dreams.
We will build a collection of amazing memories where learning is fun, and education is valued. Our school will take pride in leading the children in Steyning C of E Primary School on their journey - both educationally and for life; enabling them to flourish and shape our community for the better.
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.- Computing
- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 125996
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- 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 (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Mary Smith | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Anderson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Cherry Neate | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nina Hempleman | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Salsbury | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jeanie Dunford | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Ellie Yurtsever | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Simon Phipps | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr John Marchment | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs May Langan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chris Webb | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr John Gadd | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Caryl Vine Former | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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