Little Common School
Academy converter primary school in Bexhill-on-Sea (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
It's a pleasure to welcome you to our vibrant and nurturing school community, where children are truly at the heart of everything we do. At Little Common School, our vision, Learning, Caring, Succeeding... together , guides every aspect of school life.
We believe that strong relationships create a genuine sense of belonging, and we prioritise meaningful connections with every child and their family. From the moment you step through our doors, you ll feel the warmth and care that define our school. Our core values - ambitious, confident, creative, considerate, resilient, and healthy - are woven into daily life and learning.
We aim to develop these qualities in every pupil, helping them grow into well-rounded individuals ready to succeed both academically and personally. Our dedicated staff team are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching tailored to each child's needs.
Through ongoing professional development and collaboration, we stay at the forefront of educational best practice, ensuring every pupil is supported to thrive. As Headteacher, I m incredibly proud of our outstanding school community. I look forward to working in partnership with you as your child begins their journey with us.
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.- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 149894
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2023
Governing body (6 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Willard | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Shaw | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andy Linch | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Jane Bradley | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Louise Moor | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Nicola Marsden | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Wendy Gorham Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
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