Whitchurch CofE Primary School — Primary School in Ross-on-Wye

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Whitchurch CofE Primary School

Ross-on-Wye, HR9 6DA

132 Pupils

190 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

3.80% FSM %

57 Boys

75 Girls

About Whitchurch CofE Primary School

Whitchurch CofE Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, County of, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 132 pupils on roll. School capacity: 190. Current headteacher: Beth Stevens.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Herefordshire, County of
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary Constituency	Hereford and South Herefordshire
Ward	Kerne Bridge
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-01-1900
UKPRN	10070385
URN	116919
Data Last Updated	20-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Ione Taylor	Chair of Governors	16/06/2021	15/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ione Taylor	Chair of Governors	23/03/2025	23/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Elizabeth Chaplain	Governor	03/10/2022	02/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Simon Clarke	Governor	20/04/2024	19/04/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Harry Davies	Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr James Herbert	Governor	01/09/2018	21/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father David Howell	Governor	01/09/2018	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Susan Lewis	Governor	01/09/2018	21/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Tim Starling	Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Beth Stevens	Governor	01/09/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal