Open State Primary Mixed

Sopley Primary School

South Ripley, Christchurch, BH23 8ET
86 Pupils
118 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
24.40% FSM %
44 Boys
42 Girls
About Sopley Primary School

Sopley Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Christchurch and the surrounding area in Hampshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 86 pupils on roll. School capacity: 118. Current headteacher: Mathew Bowen.

Information on Sopley Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District New Forest
Parliamentary Constituency New Forest West
Ward Bransgore, Burley, Sopley & Ringwood East
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076985
URN 115948
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Gail Radford Chair of Governors 31/01/2025 19/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nanette Allies Governor 19/05/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bethany Bennett-Smith Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Bleakley Governor 26/05/2016 25/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Mathew Bowen Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Buchan Governor 17/03/2026 16/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Egerton Governor 23/09/2020 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sian-Elen Fernyhough Governor 26/05/2016 25/05/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Colin Floyd Governor 20/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Patricia McAleer Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Robinson Governor 28/02/2025 27/02/2029 Elected by parents
Maria Speirs Governor 26/06/2016 25/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Sopley Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Christchurch, Hampshire.
Sopley Primary School has 86 pupils, with a capacity of 118.
Sopley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Executive Headteacher at Sopley Primary School is Mr Mathew Bowen.
Sopley Primary School is at South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8ET, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Sopley Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Sopley Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Mathew Bowen
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, BH23 8ET
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115948
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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