Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Academy converter primary school in Rye (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
At Northiam school Where every child flourishes and every day holds an abundance of opportunities ' is at the heart of all we do.
Our school strives to serve our community by providing an abundant and excellent education that encompasses a wide range of opportunities to understand their place in the world, their community and welcome the opportunities through their learning to shape the world around them, for all pupils and members within this school community.
I came that they may have and enjoy life and have it in abundance, to the full, till it overflows Northiam C of E Primary school is part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust whose vision is Helping every child achieve their God-given potential . It is through this core vision that our school has developed and driven our own vision and ethos.
We have close links to St Mary's Church in Northiam . We are proudly Christian in character and base our Vision and ethos on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Gospel stories form the basis of most of our daily acts of Collective Worship.
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.- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Zones of Regulation
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 148742
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Koral | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Alexander Loveday | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Sandra Benhamou | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Graham Bibby | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Kate Bailey | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Troy Benn | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Gabriella Chamberlain | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Julia Bray | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Ms Mandy Doran Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Tracy Dallimore Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Gabby Chamberlain Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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