The Bishop David Brown School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Bishop David Brown School
Address: Albert Drive
Town/City: Woking
County: Surrey
Postcode: GU21 5RF
Telephone Number: 01932 349696
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Unity Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Charlotte Venter
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 790 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.7%

Location and administration

URN: 142284
DfE Number: 936/4457
UKPRN: 10053911
UPRN: 100062334601
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Woking (E07000217)
Constituency: Woking (E14001592)
Electoral Ward: Canalside (E05010796)

Easting & Northing: 502881E, 160698N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 20' 12.16" N 0° 31' 27.75" W
Plus Code: 9C3X8FPG+M7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Jenny Butcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Cook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Ms Veronica Ellul - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Simon Freeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mr Bhupesh Gujela - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Neelam Kedia - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Natalie Maclean - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 June 2029.
  • Sioban O'Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Ben Stevens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Ms Charlotte Venter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).