Shipley CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Shipley CofE Primary School
Address: School Lane, Shipley
Town/City: Horsham
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH13 8PL
Telephone Number: 01403 741298
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 Catherine Brooks
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 66 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 63% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.1%

Location and administration

URN: 125992
DfE Number: 938/3028
UKPRN: 10075493
UPRN: 200004794304
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Horsham (E14001294)
Electoral Ward: Southwater South & Shipley (E05011829)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 514217E, 122044N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 13.6" N 0° 22' 26.3" W
Plus Code: 9C2XXJPG+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. William Penn School (2.3km)
  2. Southwater Infant Academy (4.9km)
  3. Southwater Junior Academy (5.0km)
Governors

  • Revd Chris Allen - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2020 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Catherine Brooks - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Jodie Clark - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
  • Mrs Mawgan Hall - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
  • Ms Gillian Hood - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2028.
  • Mr Richard Killner - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2028.
  • Mr Richard Killner - Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 April 2026.
  • Mrs Penny Middleton-Burn - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 October 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 October 2025.
  • Mrs Penny Middleton-Burn - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 October 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Jill Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2028.
  • Mrs Ruth Sheppard - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Ms Emma Stas - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Lucy West - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 October 2026.
  • Mrs Gillian Wray - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2026.