Open State Primary Mixed

Castlewood Primary School

Castlewood Road, Horsham, RH13 9US
204 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
3.40% FSM %
111 Boys
93 Girls
About Castlewood Primary School

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

It has 204 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Kirsty Anstee-Brown.

Information on Castlewood 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 West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Horsham
Parliamentary Constituency Horsham
Ward Southwater North
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
Opened 01-09-1997
UKPRN 10075560
URN 131130
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Storer Chair of Governors 30/03/2023 29/03/2027 Appointed by LA
Georgina Masters Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 21/05/2025 — N/A
Mrs Claudine Allen Governor 07/07/2022 06/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Kirstie Anstee-Brown Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2073 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rebecca Bull Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Anita Charman Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Lucinda Exwood Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Martin Forsyth Governor 16/01/2025 15/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Marshall Governor 18/09/2023 29/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Ioana Mellers Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Malcolm Munro Governor 13/01/2025 12/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Page Governor 18/09/2023 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Castlewood Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Horsham, West Sussex.
Castlewood Primary School has 204 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Castlewood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Castlewood Primary School is Mrs Kirsty Anstee-Brown.
Castlewood Primary School is at Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9US, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Castlewood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Castlewood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Anstee-Brown
Castlewood Road, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9US
Location
Quick Summary
URN 131130
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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