Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Midhurst CofE Primary School

Ashfield Road, Midhurst, GU29 9JX
185 Pupils
240 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.70% FSM %
97 Boys
88 Girls
About Midhurst CofE Primary School

Midhurst CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Midhurst, 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 185 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Mark Jefferson.

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 Arundel and South Downs
Ward Midhurst
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from 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 10075497
URN 125988
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Purves Chair of Governors 02/12/2019 02/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Alden Governor 31/10/2022 01/11/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Jessica Channon Governor 13/01/2026 14/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Reverend Marcus Collie Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Gemma Dunn Governor 06/05/2023 07/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Michaela Fay Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Jandac Governor 12/07/2022 12/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Mark Jefferson Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah Lavender Governor 03/09/2024 02/09/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Kirstan Mullen Governor 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Scott Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Wheeler Governor 07/02/2026 07/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Midhurst CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Midhurst, West Sussex.
Midhurst CofE Primary School has 185 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Midhurst CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Midhurst CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Midhurst CofE Primary School is Mr Mark Jefferson.
Midhurst CofE Primary School is at Ashfield Road, Midhurst, GU29 9JX, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Midhurst CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Midhurst CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Jefferson
Ashfield Road, Midhurst, GU29 9JX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 125988
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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