Ashurst CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashurst CofE Primary School
Address: School Lane, Ashurst
Town/City: Steyning
County: West Sussex
Postcode: BN44 3AY
Telephone Number: 01403 710426
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Sarah Smith
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 48 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.3%

Location and administration

URN: 126020
DfE Number: 938/3302
UKPRN: 10075472
UPRN: 200004782031
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Arundel and South Downs (E14001067)
Electoral Ward: Steyning & Ashurst (E05011830)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 517565E, 116038N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 56.84" N 0° 19' 41.64" W
Plus Code: 9C2XWMJC+XP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Peter's CofE Primary School (3.4km)
  2. Jolesfield CofE Primary School (3.9km)
  3. Steyning CofE Primary School (4.1km)
  4. Steyning Grammar School (4.3km)
  5. Ashington CofE Primary School (4.7km)
Governors

  • Ms Katharine Amalados - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Karen Burfoot - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
  • Dr Benjamin Daby - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 3 June 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Garnett - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mr Mark Garnett - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Ms Nicola Gobat Krish - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
  • Mrs Olivia Gregg - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 27 March 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Hall - Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
  • Rev Mark Heather - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr James Julian - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 February 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Powel - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Preston - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
  • Mr Tom Sheldon - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Mr Tom Sheldon - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2025.
  • Headteacher Sarah Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.