William Penn School — Primary School in Horsham

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William Penn School

Horsham, RH13 8GR

81 Pupils

105 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.80% FSM %

43 Boys

38 Girls

About William Penn School

William Penn 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 Quaker character.

It has 81 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Colin Brookes.

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	Quaker
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078095
URN	126002
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Matthew Kerry	Chair of Governors	07/02/2024	06/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Brookes	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Howard Hoare	Governor	16/05/2024	15/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Ivankovic	Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lucy Ivankovic	Governor	01/09/2025	01/09/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Matthew Kerry	Governor	07/02/2024	06/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Liverton	Governor	17/05/2023	16/05/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Spencer Phillips	Governor	05/12/2023	04/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Dr Laura White	Governor	10/07/2025	10/07/2028	Foundation/sponsor members