The March CofE Primary 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: http://www.march.w-sussex.sch.uk/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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).