Southwater Infant Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Southwater Infant Academy
Address: Worthing Road, Southwater
Town/City: Horsham
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH13 9JH
Telephone Number: 01403 733254
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Southwater Infant Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Christie Cavallo
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 230 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.3%

Location and administration

URN: 136866
DfE Number: 938/2136
UKPRN: 10034124
UPRN: 200004791101
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Horsham (E07000227)
Constituency: Horsham (E14001294)
Electoral Ward: Southwater South & Shipley (E05011829)

Easting & Northing: 515752E, 126670N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 1' 42.19" N 0° 21' 2.3" W
Plus Code: 9C3X2JHX+9P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Southwater Junior Academy (0.1km)
  2. Castlewood Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Christ's Hospital (2.0km)
  4. Barns Green Primary School (3.0km)
  5. Muntham House School (3.4km)
  6. St Andrew's CofE Primary School (3.5km)
  7. St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School (3.8km)
  8. Arunside School, Horsham (3.9km)
  9. St John's Catholic Primary School (3.9km)
  10. Tanbridge House School (4.1km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Ian Bridges - Trustee. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mr Peter Buckley - Trustee. Appointed on 17 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mr Peter Buckley - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mrs Christie Cavallo - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Christie Cavallo - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2017.
  • Mr David Covill - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 31 August 2022. Term runs until 26 April 2026.
  • Mr Scott Cullimore - Trustee. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2029.
  • Mrs Diane Dowling - Member. Appointed on 23 February 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Melissa Drayton - Trustee. Appointed on 9 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mrs Maureen Hazell - Member. Appointed on 23 February 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mrs Chunyang Hu - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 27 April 2026.
  • Mrs Hannah Lorne - Trustee. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2028.
  • Geoff Mortley - Trustee. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mr Douglas Smith - Member. Appointed on 23 February 2011 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Katherine Ann Yardley-Turpin - Trustee. Appointed on 21 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2027.