The March CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The March CofE Primary School
Address: Claypit Lane, Westhampnett
Town/City: Chichester
County: West Sussex
Postcode: PO18 0NU
Telephone Number: 01243 783987
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Diocese Of Chichester Academy Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Chichester Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicky Metcalfe
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.7%

Location and administration

URN: 146448
DfE Number: 938/3321
UKPRN: 10081862
UPRN: 10008884564
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Chichester (E07000225)
Constituency: Chichester (E14001166)
Electoral Ward: Goodwood (E05011674)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 488136E, 106481N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 6.4" N 0° 44' 57.13" W
Plus Code: 9C2XV722+P8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Stephen Bennett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jaclyn Chandler - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jaclyn Chandler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Peter Davison - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Miss Patricia Dickie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Ms Patricia Dickie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2029.
  • Rev Rachel Hawes - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • Mrs Justine Howard - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 November 2029.
  • Mrs Lorna Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Metcalfe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).