William Penn School
School Name: William Penn School Address: Brooks Green Road, Coolham Town/City: Horsham County: West Sussex Postcode: RH13 8GR Telephone Number: 01403 741274 Website: http://www.williampenn.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Quaker Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Colin Brookes
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 84 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.9%
URN: 126002
DfE Number: 938/3042
UKPRN: 10078095
UPRN: 200004795935
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Horsham (E14001294)
Electoral Ward: Southwater South & Shipley (E05011829)
Easting & Northing: 512068E, 122982N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 45.48" N 0° 24' 15.44" W
Plus Code: 9C2XXHWW+97
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Colin Brookes - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Howard Hoare - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
- Mrs Lucy Ivankovic - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
- Mrs Lucy Ivankovic - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr Matthew Kerry - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
- Mrs Natalie Liverton - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 May 2027.
- Mr Spencer Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
- Matthew Wakeling - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
- Dr Laura Elizabeth White - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 July 2028.