Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Crowborough (East 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
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School A very warm welcome to Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Sir Henry Fermor is an incredible, two-form entry Church of England school in Crowborough, for children aged 4-11, established in the town of Crowborough in 1744.
Our site offers two playgrounds, a large field, forest school facilities and an indoor swimming pool. As the Headteacher of Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School, it is a pleasure to welcome you to our website - a window into our friendly, thriving school. Our inspirational curriculum and safe, Christian environment, ensures each individual is valued and nurtured.
From here, our school motto is born - Inspire, Believe, Achieve. Our vision is that the development of the whole person, with no hand left unheld, is at the heart of everything that we do: Sir Henry Fermor enables everyone to succeed; as Jesus teaches through the parable of The Lost Sheep: no one is left behind.
Inspiring children and adults, believing in God at the heart of all we do, through Christ's love and guidance; all in the Sir Henry Fermor family flourish, achieving fullness.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
- Clubs letter
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Recorder Club
- Forest School
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Sing UpRecognised award
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 142611
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- 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
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Sussex Weald
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (6 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Woolmer | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Tutt | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Ms Natalie Birkby | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| The Reverend Steven Rees | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jessica Clark | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Hayley Kinsella | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Karran Hill Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ernst Stols Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Vicki Edwards Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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