Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Birdham CE Primary School

Crooked Lane, Chichester, PO20 7HB
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Birdham CE Primary School
Chichester, PO20 7HB
129 Pupils
147 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
24.00% FSM %
72 Boys
57 Girls
About Birdham CE Primary School

Birdham CE Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Chichester, West Sussex, 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 129 pupils on roll. School capacity: 147. Current headteacher: Mark McCadden.

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 controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Chichester
Parliamentary Constituency Chichester
Ward The Witterings
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 10075508
URN 125972
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Christopher Watson Chair of Governors 24/03/2022 23/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gabbie Carter Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Cara Castle Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Farnell Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mark McCadden Governor 01/09/2012 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Reverend Sam Parker Governor 16/12/2025 15/12/2075 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Daniel Penfold Governor 15/11/2021 14/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Penfold Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Millie Pottle Governor 14/11/2025 13/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Haydn Tarr Governor 08/11/2024 07/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kate Watson Governor 20/03/2025 19/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Sidlesham Primary School
3.28 km • Chichester
Other
East Wittering Community Primary School
3.78 km • Chichester
Other
Bosham Primary School
4.52 km • Chichester
Other
West Wittering Parochial Church of England School
4.79 km • Chichester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Birdham CE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chichester, West Sussex.
Birdham CE Primary School has 129 pupils, with a capacity of 147.
Birdham CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Birdham CE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Birdham CE Primary School is Mr Mark McCadden.
Birdham CE Primary School is at Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7HB, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Birdham CE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Birdham CE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark McCadden
Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7HB
01243512399
www.birdhamprimary.co.uk
Location
PO20 7HB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 125972
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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