Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Rockbourne
Town/City: Fordingbridge
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SP6 3NA
Telephone Number: 01725 518233
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alice Tubbs
Capacity: 200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 160 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.6%

Location and administration

URN: 116387
DfE Number: 850/3426
UKPRN: 10074260
UPRN: 10007454585
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: New Forest (E07000091)
Constituency: New Forest West (E14001374)
Electoral Ward: Downlands & Forest North (E05014777)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 411557E, 118118N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 57' 46.83" N 1° 50' 12.05" W
Plus Code: 9C2WX577+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Forres Sandle Manor School (3.8km)
  2. Breamore Church of England Primary School (4.3km)
  3. Fordingbridge Junior School (4.3km)
  4. Fordingbridge Infant School (4.3km)
  5. The Burgate School and Sixth Form (4.5km)
Governors

  • Mrs Kirsty Anderson - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2020 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mr Duncan Bailey - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Carr - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sheree Cumming - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mr Richard Duxbury - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Mr James Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Tori Hayworth - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Mrs Gemma Hearsum - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 June 2026.
  • Mr Stewart Melrose - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Mr Paul Nicholls - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 June 2028.
  • Mrs Kathryn Peaty - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2021 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • The Reverend Les Player - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2003 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Alice Tubbs - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jonathan Vincent - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2025.