Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Address: Pennyfields, Felpham
Town/City: Bognor Regis
County: West Sussex
Postcode: PO22 6BN
Telephone Number: 01243 584412
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

Executive Headteacher: Mr Joshua Chamberlin
Capacity: 540
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 317 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 59% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.2%

Location and administration

URN: 126050
DfE Number: 938/3344
UKPRN: 10079616
UPRN: 10023368753
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Arun (E07000224)
Constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (E14001108)
Electoral Ward: Felpham East (E05009810)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 496391E, 100425N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 45.67" N 0° 38' 0.81" W
Plus Code: 9C2XQ9W8+CH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Downview Primary School (1.5km)
  2. Felpham Community College (1.6km)
  3. Edward Bryant School (2.8km)
  4. St Mary's Catholic Primary School (2.9km)
  5. South Bersted CofE Primary School (2.9km)
  6. Bersted Green Primary School, Bognor Regis (3.2km)
  7. Bognor Regis Nursery School (3.4km)
  8. Yapton CE Primary School (3.5km)
  9. The Regis School (4.0km)
  10. Bartons Primary School, Bognor Regis (4.1km)
Associated schools

Related school*

* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mrs Kerra Benbow - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Will Benham - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Mrs Lorna Bilous - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 June 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Carey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Fr John Challis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Joshua Chamberlin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Fr Brian Cunningham - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 October 2030.
  • Caroline Harmer - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 March 2021.
  • Mr Nick Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2026.
  • Nick Hughes - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Mr Nick Hughes - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 February 2026.
  • Mrs Heather Kirk - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 April 2029.
  • Mrs Jo McCarthy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Hannah McLoughlin - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2027.
  • Mrs Hannah McLoughlin - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Christopher Owen - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Sands - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Tyson Stevens - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Louise Type - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2027.
  • Anita Walker - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2030.
  • Mrs Liz Wand - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Janet Yeates - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.