Educational Establishments

Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Ms Caroline Powell
Address Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Corseley Road
Groombridge
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 9SF
Website http://www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone 01892864305
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Chichester
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 218
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 178 (91 / 87)
Percentage Free School Meals 2.80%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Karen Bye Chair of Governors 29/03/2023 28/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Zoe Berry Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Aylson Colman Governor 29/06/2023 28/06/2026 Appointed by LA
Sue Diggory Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Johanna Eldridge Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Nicholas Henshall Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Charlotte Knight Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Kirsten Padgham Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2026 Appointed by LA
Mary Symes Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2026 Appointed by LA
St John's Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Laura Cooper
Address St John's Church of England Primary School
School Lane
St John's
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 1SD
Website www.stjohnsprimary.org/
Telephone 01892661189
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Chichester
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 205 (106 / 99)
Percentage Free School Meals 4.90%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Mark Baker Governor 19/11/2023 18/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Cooper Governor 01/01/2004 31/12/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Craig Dawson Governor 04/11/2023 03/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anna Dowler Governor 13/11/2021 12/11/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Fr Edward Dowler Governor 17/09/2020 16/09/2024 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Jon James Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alastair Lomax Governor 01/02/2023 31/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Mahony Governor 17/09/2020 16/09/2024 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sally Moss Tallon Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Roberts Governor 19/11/2023 19/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Turgoose Governor 08/03/2023 07/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
St Michael's Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Catherine O'Shea
Address St Michael's Primary School
Station Road
Withyham
Hartfield
East Sussex
TN7 4BP
Website http://www.st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone 01892770307
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 105
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 75 (40 / 35)
Percentage Free School Meals 5.30%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Lisa Gibbs Murray Chair of Governors 02/07/2020 20/07/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Arthur Governor 23/02/2021 22/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Baptie Governor 30/09/2021 29/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Briggs Governor 24/04/2022 23/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Furminger Governor 27/11/2021 26/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marcus Holland Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anita Kerwin Nye Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jill Lugg Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by LA
Headteacher Catherine O'Shea Governor 01/09/2011 31/08/2036 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Liz Raybould Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board