William Penn School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Quaker
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.