Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Forest Row CE Primary School, School Lane, Hartfield Road
Town/City: Forest Row
County: East Sussex
Postcode: RH18 5EB
Telephone Number: 01342 823380
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma White
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 199 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.6%

Location and administration

URN: 114504
DfE Number: 845/3028
UKPRN: 10073779
UPRN: 10033404401
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: Forest Row (E05011635)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 542798E, 134713N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 5' 40.52" N 0° 2' 16.69" E
Plus Code: 9F3232VQ+R5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  4. Brambletye School (2.2km)
  5. Sackville School (4.2km)
  6. Estcots Primary School (4.2km)
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  • Mrs Jenni Barnard Langston - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 11 January 2029.
  • Mrs Jenny Barnard-Langston - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Brenda Ford - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Brenda Ford - Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Rev Jamie Gater - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Rev Jamie Gater - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Karen Gerado - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Halliwell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
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  • Mr Andrew Neil - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Neil - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jenni Parris - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Jo Smart - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Ms Jo Smart - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Rozlyn Steel - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
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  • Revd John Wall - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Mandy Watson - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Caroline White - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma White - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma White - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
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  • Mr Giles York - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.