Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Shipley CofE Primary School

School Lane, Horsham, RH13 8PL
74 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.10% FSM %
37 Boys
37 Girls
About Shipley CofE Primary School

Shipley CofE Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 74 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Catherine Brooks.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with West Sussex or the school directly.

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 Horsham
Parliamentary Constituency Horsham
Ward Southwater South & Shipley
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 10075493
URN 125992
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Penny Middleton-Burn Chair of Governors 04/10/2021 04/10/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Penny Middleton-Burn Chair of Governors 05/10/2025 31/12/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Catherine Brooks Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2025 — N/A
Revd Chris Allen Governor 02/12/2020 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Jodie Clark Governor 04/11/2024 04/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Mawgan Hall Governor 04/11/2024 04/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Killner Governor 04/04/2022 04/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Sheppard Governor 17/03/2025 17/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Stas Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lucy West Governor 28/11/2024 28/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gillian Wray Governor 04/11/2024 04/11/2026 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipley CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Horsham, West Sussex.
Shipley CofE Primary School has 74 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Shipley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Shipley CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Shipley CofE Primary School is Mrs Catherine Brooks.
Shipley CofE Primary School is at School Lane, Horsham, RH13 8PL, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Shipley CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shipley CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Brooks
School Lane, Horsham, RH13 8PL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 125992
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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