Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School — Primary School in Chichester

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Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School

Chichester, PO18 9EZ

76 Pupils

140 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.50% FSM %

35 Boys

41 Girls

About Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School

Compton and Up Marden CofE 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 76 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: David Bertwistle.

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	Westbourne
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	10075503
URN	125979
Data Last Updated	13-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Chris Hawker	Chair of Governors	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Rev Patricia Bancroft	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Bertwistle	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Yvette Carlu	Governor	29/02/2024	28/02/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Rev Edward Doyle	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Ian Mitchell	Governor	29/04/2024	28/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Skillern-Little	Governor	29/02/2024	28/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Thatcher	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Lucy Wildsmith	Governor	01/03/2025	28/02/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Wilkinson	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)