Firle Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Firle Church of England Primary School
Address: The Street, Firle
Town/City: Lewes
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN8 6LF
Telephone Number: 01273 858260
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel West
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 53 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 50% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.8%

Location and administration

URN: 114525
DfE Number: 845/3068
UKPRN: 10073765
UPRN: 10033249960
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Lewes (E07000063)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Ouse Valley & Ringmer (E05011593)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 546664E, 107590N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 59.56" N 0° 4' 55.95" E
Plus Code: 9F22R3XJ+XV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Natalie Bayliss - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Mrs Vicki Brown - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Mrs Kate Fleming - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2027.
  • Kate Fleming - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Melanie Fowler - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Ms Rowan George - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Ms Claire Gosling - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mrs Lucy Gribble - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Gareth Harkin - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Mr Gareth Harkin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Ms Rachel Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2029.
  • Mrs Tamsin Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Miss Irma Partono - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Alison Peeters - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Mr Lee Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 21 October 2028.
  • Lee Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2025.
  • Ms Tanya Warburton - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Rachel West - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 10 September 2043.
  • Ms Jen White - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 January 2026.