Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Kingsclere Church of England Primary School
Address: Ash Grove, Kingsclere, Kingsclere Ce Primary School
Town/City: Newbury
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG20 5RE
Telephone Number: 01635 298583
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: Headteacher Joanna Messenger
Capacity: 266
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 202 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.8%

Location and administration

URN: 116295
DfE Number: 850/3088
UKPRN: 10071575
UPRN: 100062458302
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (E07000084)
Constituency: North West Hampshire (E14001403)
Electoral Ward: Tadley North, Kingsclere & Baughurst (E05013093)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 452723E, 158763N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 19' 34.21" N 1° 14' 40.53" W
Plus Code: 9C3W8QG4+F5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School (2.8km)
  2. Cheam School (3.2km)
  3. Ashford Hill Primary School (4.2km)
Governors

  • Ian Bowes - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Ian Bowes - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Angus Cater - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Sophie Conway - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Amy Croft - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mr Mark Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 July 2026.
  • Sara Hannan - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Mrs Claire Harris - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Jones - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Mr Ken Lennon - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Ken Lennon - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Messenger - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr John Price - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Hollie Randall - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mr Brandon Sternquist - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Watson - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 24 March 2025. Term runs until 23 March 2029.
  • Rev Pete Williams - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 May 2027.