Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School — Primary School in Fordingbridge

Schools in England

National Education Directory

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School

Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA

181 Pupils

200 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

7.20% FSM %

80 Boys

101 Girls

About Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 181 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Alice Tubbs.

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	Voluntary aided 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	Downlands & Forest North
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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074260
URN	116387
Data Last Updated	06-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Duncan Bailey	Chair of Governors	31/07/2022	31/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsty Anderson	Governor	30/09/2020	29/09/2028	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sheree Cumming	Governor	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Richard Duxbury	Governor	23/04/2023	24/04/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr James Gilbert	Governor	05/11/2025	31/07/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Tori Hayworth	Governor	03/11/2025	02/11/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Gemma Hearsum	Governor	06/06/2022	05/06/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stewart Melrose	Governor	13/11/2019	12/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Nicholls	Governor	04/06/2024	03/06/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Kathryn Peaty	Governor	12/05/2021	31/07/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
The Reverend Les Player	Governor	07/04/2003	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Alice Tubbs	Governor	31/08/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

Schools Nearby

Forres Sandle Manor School

3.84 km • Fordingbridge

Other

Breamore Church of England Primary School

4.3 km • Fordingbridge

Other

Fordingbridge Junior School

4.3 km • Fordingbridge

Other

Fordingbridge Infant School

4.3 km • Fordingbridge

Other

The Burgate School and Sixth Form

4.51 km • Fordingbridge

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.

How many pupils does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School have?

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has 181 pupils, with a capacity of 200.

What is the age range at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is Mrs Alice Tubbs.

Where is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School located?

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is at Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.

Does Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School currently open?

Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Alice Tubbs

Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NA

01725518233

www.westerndownland.co.uk

Location

Official Links

View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Hampshire School Website

Quick Summary

URN 116387

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026