Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Petworth Cof E Primary School

South Grove, Petworth, GU28 0EE
158 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.50% FSM %
76 Boys
82 Girls
About Petworth Cof E Primary School

Petworth Cof E Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Petworth and the surrounding area in West Sussex with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 158 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: John Galvin.

Information on Petworth Cof E Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Petworth
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 10075495
URN 125990
Data Last Updated 05-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sara Bennie Chair of Governors 01/11/2015 16/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Shirley Baring-Johnstone Governor 01/11/2015 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Collis Governor 12/11/2023 12/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Bryan Durrant Governor 31/10/2022 31/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr John Galvin Governor 01/01/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Canon Mark Gilbert Governor 01/01/2015 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Judith Howard Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Eileen Lintill Governor 01/11/2023 31/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jennifer Loughan Governor 21/09/2021 21/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brendon Rowley Governor 01/12/2023 01/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Robin Wiggs Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Petworth Cof E Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Petworth, West Sussex.
Petworth Cof E Primary School has 158 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Petworth Cof E Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Petworth Cof E Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Petworth Cof E Primary School is Mr John Galvin.
Petworth Cof E Primary School is at South Grove, Petworth, GU28 0EE, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Petworth Cof E Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Petworth Cof E Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Galvin
South Grove, Petworth, GU28 0EE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 125990
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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