Petworth Cof E Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Petworth Cof E Primary School
Address: South Grove
Town/City: Petworth
County: West Sussex
Postcode: GU28 0EE
Telephone Number: 01798 342369
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: Mr John Galvin
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 164 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.8%

Location and administration

URN: 125990
DfE Number: 938/3026
UKPRN: 10075495
UPRN: 100062340731
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Chichester (E07000225)
Constituency: Arundel and South Downs (E14001067)
Electoral Ward: Petworth (E05011681)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 497762E, 121064N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 52.79" N 0° 36' 30.94" W
Plus Code: 9C2XX9JR+GH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Shirley Bingham Baring-Johnstone - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mrs Sara Bennie - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2015 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Mrs Jo Collis - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Mr Bryan Durrant - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mr John Galvin - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Canon Mark Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Judith Howard - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Eileen Lintill - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Loughan - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mr Brendon Rowley - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Mr Robin Wiggs - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.