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Potters Gate CofE Primary School

Potters Gate, Farnham, GU9 7BB
Part of: THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Potters Gate CofE Primary School
Farnham, GU9 7BB
542 Pupils
540 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.90% FSM %
274 Boys
268 Girls
About Potters Gate CofE Primary School

Potters Gate CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Farnham, Surrey, 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 542 pupils on roll. School capacity: 540. Current headteacher: Jayne Venables.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Surrey
Region South East
Administrative District Waverley
Parliamentary Constituency Farnham and Bordon
Ward Farnham Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: 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
Trust / Sponsor THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Opened 01-12-2017
UKPRN 10066230
URN 145278
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Kirsty Lofts Chair of Local Governing Body 23/05/2025 09/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Peppin Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2017 22/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul De Abreu Local Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Harry Gilchrist Local Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Gudgin Local Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sophie Huntbach Local Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Bonnie Lloyd Local Governor 05/12/2023 04/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kirsty Lofts Local Governor 10/05/2023 22/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Robertson Local Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Sadler Local Governor 04/03/2024 12/06/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Jayne Venables Local Governor 13/04/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
University for the Creative Arts
0.33 km • Farnham
Other
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
0.39 km • Farnham
Other
Highfield South Farnham School
0.83 km • Farnham
Other
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
1.29 km • Farnham
Other
Weydon School
1.4 km • Farnham
Other
South Farnham School
1.56 km • Farnham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Potters Gate CofE Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Farnham, Surrey.
Potters Gate CofE Primary School has 542 pupils, with a capacity of 540.
Potters Gate CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Potters Gate CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Potters Gate CofE Primary School is Ms Jayne Venables.
Potters Gate CofE Primary School is at Potters Gate, Farnham, GU9 7BB, in the Surrey local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Potters Gate CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Potters Gate CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Jayne Venables
Potters Gate, Farnham, GU9 7BB
01252715619
www.potters-gate.surrey.sch.uk/
Location
GU9 7BB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145278
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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