St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School — Primary School in Winchelsea

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St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Winchelsea, TN36 4ED

139 Pupils

150 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

16.50% FSM %

68 Boys

71 Girls

About St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in East Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 139 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Dale Saxby.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with East Sussex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided 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	Rye & Winchelsea
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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	10071007
URN	114563
Data Last Updated	05-10-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Jonathan Murphy	Chair of Governors	19/12/2023	18/12/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Richard Breeds	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Holly Goodson	Governor	01/12/2024	30/11/2028	Elected by parents
Ms Rebecca Hojlund	Governor	13/09/2022	12/09/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Stephen King	Governor	17/11/2023	16/11/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Ellie Large	Governor	08/09/2025	07/09/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Chris Nason	Governor	07/07/2021	06/07/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Dr Catherine Owens	Governor	16/06/2021	15/06/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Catherine Owens	Governor	16/06/2025	15/06/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Dale Saxby	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Lloyd Stone	Governor	22/06/2021	21/06/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Jennifer Sutherland	Governor	16/06/2025	15/06/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB

Schools Nearby

Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery

3.12 km • Winchelsea

Other

Rye Community Primary School

3.77 km • Rye

Other

Rye College

3.87 km • Rye

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Winchelsea, East Sussex.

How many pupils does St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School have?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School has 139 pupils, with a capacity of 150.

What is the age range at St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is Mr Dale Saxby.

Where is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School located?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is at Friars Road, Winchelsea, TN36 4ED, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.

Does St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School currently open?

St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Dale Saxby

Friars Road, Winchelsea, TN36 4ED

01797226479

www.st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 114563

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026