Barcombe Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Address: Barcombe Cross
Town/City: Lewes
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN8 5DN
Telephone Number: 01273 400287
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Skylark Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Dean
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 132 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.8%

Location and administration

URN: 114488
DfE Number: 845/3002
UKPRN: 10073787
UPRN: 200001459963
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey (E05011583)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 541952E, 115993N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 35.65" N 0° 1' 6.88" E
Plus Code: 9F22W2G9+JC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Dr Francesca Brooke-Hall - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • The Revd Sam Carter - Governor. Appointed on 3 August 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Rev Joe Chipper - Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 5 February 2026.
  • Mr Peter Clark - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 November 2018 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Helena Cole - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Mrs Linda Douglas - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Rev Anne Dunlop - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Gardiner - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2022 (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.
  • Dr Michael Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
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