Harting CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in South Harting (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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).'An inspiring, nurturing school full of love… exactly what every child needs to thrive' Welcome from the Headteacher It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to an insight into life here at Harting Church of England Primary School.
Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, Harting is a truly special place where all children are nurtured through the school's key values of love and respect. The school resides in the West Sussex village of South Harting and has close links with the local church and wider community.
At Harting we believe that every child must be enabled to realise their full potential and we pride ourselves on our inclusive nature, with a focus on developing the whole child. Through carefully planned provision, delivered by a passionate and truly inspirational team of staff, we support and challenge children in aiming high in all that they do.
I hope that you enjoy learning more about us through the website. If you have any further questions then please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Enrichment
15 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Climbing
- Coding
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Hockey
- Lego
- Music
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 126017
- 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
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jeff Ace | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Suzanne Fielder | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Phillips | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Gemma McKenna | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Simon Holland | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mrs Antonia Elizabeth Christie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Beverley Jane Hale | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alun Kimber | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Malcolm Meaby | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Nick Tidey | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Michael Charles Cantan Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · 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