St. Mark's CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St. Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: Brantridge Lane, Staplefield
Town/City: Haywards Heath
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH17 6EN
Telephone Number: 01444 400398
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: Ms Laura Kelsey
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 100 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%

Location and administration

URN: 126015
DfE Number: 938/3061
UKPRN: 10075476
UPRN: 100062201372
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: Mid Sussex (E14001366)
Electoral Ward: Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill (E05014708)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 527793E, 128229N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 23.46" N 0° 10' 42.51" W
Plus Code: 9C3X2RQC+WJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Brantridge School (0.5km)
  2. Brighton College Prep Handcross (2.8km)
  3. Handcross Primary School (2.8km)
  4. Balcombe Cofe Primary School (3.8km)
  5. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield (4.5km)
Governors

  • Mrs Helen Arnold - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Judith Belam - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mr Daniel Holmes - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Ms Laura Kelsey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Monique Mendes da Costa - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Kerri Potter - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2027.
  • The Reverend Carl Smith - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2017 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Dr Victoria Tackie - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2029.