Furzefield Primary Academy
School Name: Furzefield Primary Academy Address: Delabole Road, Merstham Town/City: Redhill County: Surrey Postcode: RH1 3PA Telephone Number: 01737 642842 Website: www.furzefield.surrey.sch.uk/
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
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%
- MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.