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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Houghton Green Lane, Playden Rye, TN31 7PJ
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Playden Rye, TN31 7PJ
81 Pupils
105 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
27.20% FSM %
44 Boys
37 Girls
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Playden Rye and the surrounding area in East Sussex with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 81 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Lison Smart.

Information on St Michael's Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Rother
Parliamentary Constituency Hastings and Rye
Ward Eastern Rother
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071011
URN 114520
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Rose Durban Chair of Governors 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sue Redstone Governance Professional - Federation 05/12/2024 — N/A
Mr Colin Barling Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Button Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Challans Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jeff Clements Governor 20/03/2025 19/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Andy Davy Governor 20/03/2025 19/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Eloise Donaghay-Spire Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Elected by parents
Victoria Dyer Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Herbert Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Christine Johnston Governor 05/12/2024 04/12/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Kirsty Parson Governor 28/01/2025 27/01/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Rye College
1.88 km • Rye
Other
Rye Community Primary School
1.98 km • Rye
Other
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
3.78 km • Rye
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Playden Rye, East Sussex.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School has 81 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, St Michael's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Head of School at St Michael's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Lison Smart.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is at Houghton Green Lane, Playden, Playden Rye, TN31 7PJ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Michael's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Lison Smart
Houghton Green Lane, Playden, Playden Rye, TN31 7PJ
01797280277
www.playdenschool.com
Location
TN31 7PJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114520
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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