Sopley Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sopley Primary School
Address: South Ripley, Bransgore
Town/City: Christchurch
County: Dorset
Postcode: BH23 8ET
Telephone Number: 01425 672343
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Federation Of Burley And Sopley Primary Schools

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Mathew Bowen
Capacity: 118
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 71 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 60% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.1%

Location and administration

URN: 115948
DfE Number: 850/2183
UKPRN: 10076985
UPRN: 10007455927
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: New Forest (E07000091)
Constituency: New Forest West (E14001374)
Electoral Ward: Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East (E05014774)

Easting & Northing: 416210E, 98493N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 11.12" N 1° 46' 16.65" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQ6PH+HF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bransgore Church of England Primary School (3.1km)
  2. Burton Church of England Primary School (3.2km)
  3. The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy (3.2km)
  4. The Stable School (3.3km)
  5. Twynham Primary School (4.0km)
  6. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch (5.0km)
Associated schools

Same federation

Governors

  • Mrs Bethany Bennett-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Bleakley - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 May 2026.
  • Mr Mathew Bowen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Buchan - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Peter Egerton - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Sian-Elen Fernyhough - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2016 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 May 2028.
  • Patricia McAleer - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Gail Radford - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Claire Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Maria Speirs - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2028.
  • Ms Lucy Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Dan Vincent - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 September 2026.
  • Dr Christopher Walter - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2029.
  • Hilary Wilcox - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 February 2029.