Furzefield Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Furzefield Primary Academy
Address: Delabole Road, Merstham
Town/City: Redhill
County: Surrey
Postcode: RH1 3PA
Telephone Number: 01737 642842
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 0-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Leo Academy Trust
Sponsor: Leo Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Gavin Govinden
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 403 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.7%

SEN Provisions

  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 151680
DfE Number: 936/2954
UKPRN: 10097633
UPRN: 68106398
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Reigate and Banstead (E07000211)
Constituency: East Surrey (E14001215)
Electoral Ward: Hooley, Merstham & Netherne (E05012875)

Easting & Northing: 529961E, 153076N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 15' 45.62" N 0° 8' 18.98" W
Plus Code: 9C3X7V76+3H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Joanna Bishop - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
  • Caroline Blake - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2025.
  • Martin Buckland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Kathryn Cole - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Mr Gavin Govinden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Deborah Skelton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 March 2026.
  • Deborah Skelton - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Deborah Skelton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 April 2030.