Whitchurch CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitchurch CofE Primary School
Address: Whitchurch
Town/City: Ross-on-Wye
County: Herefordshire
Postcode: HR9 6DA

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900
Federation: River Wye Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Beth Stevens
Capacity: 190
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 127 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 0.8%

Location and administration

URN: 116919
DfE Number: 884/3385
UKPRN: 10070385
UPRN: 10009564103
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Herefordshire, County of (E06000019)
Constituency: Hereford and South Herefordshire (E14001281)
Electoral Ward: Kerne Bridge (E05009462)
Diocese: CE18(Diocese of Hereford)

Easting & Northing: 355204E, 217572N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 51' 20.04" N 2° 39' 6.08" W
Plus Code: 9C3VV84X+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Elizabeth Chaplin - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Chaplin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Simon Clarke - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 April 2028.
  • Mr Harry Davies - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr James Herbert - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Father David Howell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Susan Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Susan Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 September 2030.
  • Sally Love - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Revd Tim Starling - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Beth Stevens - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ione Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 May 2029.