Open State Primary Mixed

Thakeham Primary School

Rock Road, Pulborough, RH20 3AA
104 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.60% FSM %
52 Boys
52 Girls
About Thakeham Primary School

Thakeham Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Pulborough and the surrounding area in West Sussex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 104 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Liam McDonald.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community 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 Arundel and South Downs
Ward West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071160
URN 125856
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tom Gray Chair of Governors 17/09/2024 17/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Bridle Governor 02/09/2021 01/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Bridle Governor 16/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Burgess Governor 29/04/2025 28/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Deborah Goodwin Governor 17/09/2024 17/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Hunt Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Liam McDonald Governor 25/04/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Marilyn Osborne Governor 08/12/2022 07/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emily West Governor 04/03/2025 03/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Thakeham Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Pulborough, West Sussex.
Thakeham Primary School has 104 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Thakeham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thakeham Primary School is Mr Liam McDonald.
Thakeham Primary School is at Rock Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3AA, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Thakeham Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thakeham Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Liam McDonald
Rock Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 3AA
Location
Quick Summary
URN 125856
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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