Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

St Columba CE Primary School

Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL
Part of: DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Columba CE Primary School
Fareham, PO15 6LL
89 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
46.10% FSM %
37 Boys
52 Girls
About St Columba CE Primary School

St Columba CE Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Fareham, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 89 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Katie Viola.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Fareham
Parliamentary Constituency Fareham and Waterlooville
Ward Fareham Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2020
UKPRN 10085217
URN 147701
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Paul Docherty Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 20/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lauren Fowler Local Governor 07/02/2025 06/02/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Caroline Hosey Local Governor 27/02/2025 26/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Bailey Jakeman Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Lionel Matthews Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Tresman Local Governor 25/05/2024 24/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katie Viola Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Hazel Watts Local Governor 31/08/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lisa Hardy Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Chris Hawker Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Light Years School
0.09 km • Fareham
Other
The Henry Cort Community College
0.35 km • Fareham
Other
Orchard Lea Infant School
0.77 km • Fareham
Other
Orchard Lea Junior School
0.84 km • Fareham
Other
St Francis Special School
1.26 km • Fareham
Other
Heathfield Special School
1.36 km • Fareham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Columba CE Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Fareham, Hampshire.
St Columba CE Primary School has 89 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Columba CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Columba CE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Columba CE Primary School is Katie Viola.
St Columba CE Primary School is at Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Columba CE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Columba CE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Katie Viola
Tewkesbury Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6LL
01329843226
www.stcolumbaprimary.co.uk
Location
PO15 6LL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147701
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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