Plumpton Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Plumpton Primary School
Address: Southdowns, Plumpton Green
Town/City: Lewes
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN7 3EB
Telephone Number: 01273 890338
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Skylark Federation

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mr Matthew Dean
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 136 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.6%

Location and administration

URN: 114410
DfE Number: 845/2078
UKPRN: 10072138
UPRN: 200001469903
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John (E05011597)

Easting & Northing: 536543E, 116376N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 52.73" N 0° 3' 29.5" W
Plus Code: 9C2XWWJR+GP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Chailey School (2.4km)
  2. Plumpton College (3.0km)
  3. Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery (3.7km)
  4. Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School (3.9km)
  5. Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (4.2km)
  6. Hamsey Community Primary School (4.6km)
  7. Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill (4.9km)
  8. Chailey Heritage School (5.0km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Anna Bower - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Dr Francesca Brooke-Hall - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Rev Samuel Carter - Governor. Appointed on 3 August 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Peter Clark - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Helena Cole - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mrs Linda Douglas - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Reverend Anne Dunlop - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Gardiner - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Gardiner - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Mrs Ann Hill - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mr Stewart James - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Mr Michael Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mr Peter Mowforth - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Nurse - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 June 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Sherwin - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2025.
  • Ms Caroline Wade - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Alex Williams - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mr Lewis Wingate - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Miss Caitlin Yapp - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.