Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Address: 52 High Street, Botley
Town/City: Southampton
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO30 2EA
Telephone Number: 01489 782308
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: Mr Joseph Cooil
Capacity: 327
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 357 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.6%

Location and administration

URN: 116273
DfE Number: 850/3014
UKPRN: 10070329
UPRN: 10009591826
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Eastleigh (E07000086)
Constituency: Hamble Valley (E14001263)
Electoral Ward: Botley (E05011188)
Diocese: CE29(Diocese of Portsmouth (ce))

Easting & Northing: 451387E, 113005N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 54' 53.52" N 1° 16' 12.99" W
Plus Code: 9C2WWP7H+WV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth Barker - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 January 2030.
  • Mr Kevin Barton - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 September 2027.
  • Mrs Emily Braithwaite - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Sam Churcher - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Mr Joseph Cooil - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Julia Cornford-Hooke - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Curtayne - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Mrs Philippa Green - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2028.
  • Miss Rachel Guthrie - Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Jamie Harding - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2029.
  • Mr Shaun Hurworth - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mr Gethin Jones - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 October 2025.
  • Reverend Gregg Mensingh - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2013 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Becs Nichols - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Mrs Becs Nichols - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 August 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Mrs Becs Nichols - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 30 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 November 2029.
  • Mr Henry Penfold - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Piddington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Lauren Rees - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jackie Wilcock - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 January 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.