Beckley Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Beckley Church of England Primary School
Address: Main Street, Beckley
Town/City: Rye
County: East Sussex
Postcode: TN31 6RN
Telephone Number: 01797 260324
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Genesis Federation

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mr Simon Thurston
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 83 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.9%

Location and administration

URN: 114490
DfE Number: 845/3004
UKPRN: 10071022
UPRN: 10002654281
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Rother (E07000064)
Constituency: Bexhill and Battle (E14001088)
Electoral Ward: Northern Rother (E05011619)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 585170E, 123955N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 9.05" N 0° 38' 13.05" E
Plus Code: 9F22XJPP+8Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Colin Barling - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Button - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mr Peter Challans - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Fay Churchill - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jeff Clements - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Andy Davy - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Eloise Donaghay-Spire - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Rose Durban - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Victoria Dyer - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Emma Herbert - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Christine Johnston - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Kirsty Parsons - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
  • Mr Paul Redstone - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Sue Redstone - Governance Professional - Federation. Appointed on 1 November 2021.
  • Revd Fran Reid - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Lison Smart - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Simon Thurston - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Revd Liz Varley - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 4 October 2025.