Southwater Infant Academy — Primary School in Horsham

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Southwater Infant Academy

Horsham, RH13 9JH

268 Pupils

270 Capacity

5–7 Age Range

4.90% FSM %

145 Boys

123 Girls

About Southwater Infant Academy

Southwater Infant Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 5–7 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 268 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Christie Cavallo.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
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	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	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE SOUTHWATER INFANT ACADEMY
Opened	01-07-2011
UKPRN	10034124
URN	136866
Data Last Updated	11-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Christie Cavallo	Accounting Officer	01/09/2017	—	N/A
Mrs Clare Quinlisk	Chair of Trustees	19/01/2025	18/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Covill	Chief Financial Officer	31/08/2022	—	N/A
Mrs Diane Dowling	Member	23/02/2011	—	Original (signatory) members
Mrs Maureen Hazell	Member	23/02/2011	—	Original (signatory) members
Mr Douglas Smith	Member	23/02/2011	—	Original (signatory) members
Mr Ian Bridges	Trustee	16/10/2024	21/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Buckley	Trustee	17/10/2018	12/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christie Cavallo	Trustee	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Melissa Drayton	Trustee	09/12/2025	08/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Lorne	Trustee	16/10/2024	15/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Geoff Mortley	Trustee	22/01/2026	21/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board