St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Address: Link Lane
Town/City: Pulborough
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH20 2AN
Telephone Number: 01798 872007
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: Mrs Samantha Copus
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 295 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.4%

Location and administration

URN: 126048
DfE Number: 938/3342
UKPRN: 10075461
UPRN: 200004779451
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Arundel and South Downs (E14001067)
Electoral Ward: Pulborough, Coldwaltham & Amberley (E05011824)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 505389E, 118981N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 57' 40.54" N 0° 30' 2.11" W
Plus Code: 9C2XXF6X+GQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. West Chiltington Community Primary School (3.8km)
  2. St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham (3.9km)
  3. Fittleworth CofE Village School (4.2km)
  4. Lodge Hill Residential Centre (4.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Laura Batchelor - Governor. Appointed on 30 August 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 September 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Clark - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 July 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 July 2027.
  • Mr Julian Edge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Judith Ellis - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mrs Alyson Heath - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Henderson - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle Leach - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 September 2029.
  • Fr Paul Seaman - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mrs Beccie Shepherd - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 September 2028.
  • Mr David Shepherd - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 25 May 2026.
  • Ms Lauren Wetherilt - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2029.