Ashington CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashington CofE Primary School
Address: Foster Lane, Ashington
Town/City: Pulborough
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH20 3PG
Telephone Number: 01903 892365
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 Adele Buck
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 190 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.3%

Location and administration

URN: 125971
DfE Number: 938/3001
UKPRN: 10076276
UPRN: 200004789199
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Arundel and South Downs (E14001067)
Electoral Ward: West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington (E05011833)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 512862E, 116106N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 56' 2.42" N 0° 23' 42.4" W
Plus Code: 9C2XWJM3+JX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Thakeham Primary School (3.0km)
  2. St Mary's CofE Primary School (3.2km)
  3. West Chiltington Community Primary School (4.4km)
  4. Storrington Primary School (4.7km)
  5. Ashurst CofE Primary School (4.7km)
Governors

  • Mr Dan Barwell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mrs Natalie Brookes - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 22 May 2026.
  • Headteacher Adele Buck - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Hayley Burton - Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 May 2026.
  • Mr Paddy Donovan - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Paul Evans - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2030.
  • Mr Ross Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Luke Hutchinson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Harriet May - Governor. Appointed on 2 August 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 August 2028.
  • Mrs Ailsa McCaig - Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 January 2027.
  • Mr Mark Plant - Governor. Appointed on 2 August 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 August 2027.
  • Mrs Holly Swarbrick - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Mr Bruce Wallace - Governor. Appointed on 30 July 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jessica Whalley - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2030.