Denton Community Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Address: Acacia Road, Denton
Town/City: Newhaven
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN9 0QJ
Telephone Number: 01273 513377
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Doody
Capacity: 308
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 232 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.7%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 114433
DfE Number: 845/2103
UKPRN: 10070817
UPRN: 10033250106
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Newhaven North (E05011590)

Easting & Northing: 545151E, 102469N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 15.26" N 0° 3' 31.34" E
Plus Code: 9F22R335+MF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Lisa Axson - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 May 2030.
  • Mr James Bovington - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2030.
  • Mrs Katie Boxall - Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 March 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Doody - Headteacher - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2040.
  • Mrs Hayley Funnell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Kabir Kenth - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 May 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Langley - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 April 2029.
  • Rev Mike Milmine - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Reffell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Abi Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Mrs Amanda Townsend - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 10 October 2024.
  • Dr Imogen Wallace - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mrs Katie White - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2029.