Pennington Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Pennington Church of England Primary School
Address: Priestlands Road, Pennington
Town/City: Lymington
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO41 8HX
Telephone Number: 01590 672104
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 Kirstie Richards
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 170 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50%

SEN Provisions

  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 116307
DfE Number: 850/3124
UKPRN: 10078539
UPRN: 100062639942
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: New Forest (E07000091)
Constituency: New Forest West (E14001374)
Electoral Ward: Pennington (E05014789)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 431315E, 95111N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 45' 19.42" N 1° 33' 26.3" W
Plus Code: 9C2WQC4V+53

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Priestlands School (0.3km)
  2. Lymington Junior School (1.0km)
  3. Lymington Church of England Infant School (1.0km)
  4. Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School - the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (1.1km)
  5. Walhampton School (2.4km)
  6. Southlands School (2.6km)
  7. Hill House School (3.1km)
  8. Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School (3.2km)
  9. William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (3.4km)
  10. Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School (3.9km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mr James (Jim) Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2028.
  • Ms Helen Bland - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2017 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Gillian Cunningham - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Mrs Gillian Cunningham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Davies - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Mr Christopher Henderson - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Mrs Jane Lavis - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Pamela Oakshatt - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Mrs Sam Patton - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Kirstie Richards - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Elizabeth (Liz) Rolfs - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 September 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Simpson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 January 2027.
  • Jennifer Sollars - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 January 2030.
  • Linden Walker - Governor. Appointed on 15 January 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 January 2030.