Vale School, Worthing

Contact details for the school

School Name: Vale School, Worthing
Address: Vale Avenue
Town/City: Worthing
County: West Sussex
Postcode: BN14 0DB
Telephone Number: 01903 872322
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Tow
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 579 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.9%

Location and administration

URN: 125865
DfE Number: 938/2082
UKPRN: 10079783
UPRN: 10013354850
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Worthing (E07000229)
Constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham (E14001218)
Electoral Ward: Offington (E05007703)

Easting & Northing: 512619E, 106696N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 58.08" N 0° 24' 5.27" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRHXX+QC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Darren Balkham - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mrs Marie Barnard - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Sue Chick - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2029.
  • Mr Lewis Dines - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2028.
  • Mr Jack Fielder - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mrs Beci Fisher - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Jenkins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 February 2027.
  • Dr Edwyn LIM - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2029.
  • Mrs Emily Lipscombe - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Metcalf - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Thripp - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mr Neil Williams - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2029.