Copthorne CofE Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Copthorne CofE Junior School
Address: Church Road, Copthorne Ce Junior School
Town/City: Copthorne
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH10 3RD
Telephone Number: 01342 712372
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Denison
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 223 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.5%

Location and administration

URN: 126013
DfE Number: 938/3059
UKPRN: 10076270
UPRN: 200002897013
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: Copthorne & Worth (E05014716)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 531661E, 139406N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 8' 21.94" N 0° 7' 9.35" W
Plus Code: 9C3X4VQJ+Q7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Fairway Infant School, Copthorne (0.3km)
  2. Burstow Park School (0.9km)
  3. Copthorne Preparatory School (1.5km)
  4. Aurora Redehall School (2.1km)
  5. Forge Wood Primary School (2.4km)
  6. Milton Mount Primary School (3.0km)
  7. The Gatwick School (3.1km)
  8. Minerva May School (3.2km)
  9. Pound Hill Infant Academy (3.2km)
  10. Pound Hill Junior School, Crawley (3.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Stuart Ansell - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Denison - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2071.
  • Mrs Anita Findon - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Anita Findon - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Grace Garrard - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mrs Kirsty Gifford - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Rev Willem Mauritz - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 July 2050.
  • Mrs Cheryl Shirley - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mrs Frances Strickley - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Miss Georgina Walker - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
  • Mr Allen Westgate - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Wharton - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 29 January 2027.