Educational Establishments

Freegrounds Infant School

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Headteacher Mrs Nikki Riches
Address Freegrounds Infant School
Hobb Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 0GG
Website http://www.freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk/
Telephone 01489782075
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 7)
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 270
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 219 (103 / 116)
Percentage Free School Meals 13.7%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Gill Wright Chair of Governors 15/10/2000 11/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Dawn Frances Higgins Governor 20/11/2018 18/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lindsey Rayner Governor 04/09/2017 03/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Oliver Roberts Governor 26/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Rolls Governor 11/07/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mary Sheridan Governor 10/05/2021 09/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debbie Taylor Governor 02/06/2020 01/06/2024 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shauna Williams Governor 26/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Freegrounds Junior School

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Headteacher Mr Ryan O'Hearn
Address Freegrounds Junior School
Hobb Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 0GG
Website http://www.freegrounds-jun.hants.sch.uk
Telephone 01489782295
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 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 360
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 362 (204 / 158)
Percentage Free School Meals 17.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Jeremy John Hughes Chair of Governors 07/02/2017 06/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Theresa Burns Governor 20/11/2018 01/11/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Leigh Burwood Governor 18/09/2023 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Dixon Governor 15/09/2020 14/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Hamilton Governor 30/03/2021 02/02/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Leamon Governor 22/11/2021 21/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Annie Mewett Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Payton Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Nathaniel Phelps Governor 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Phillips Governor 14/11/2018 13/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Carolyn Wood Governor 01/11/2021 31/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Kings Copse Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Hayley Ferguson
Address Kings Copse Primary School
Kings Copse Road
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 0PQ
Website www.kingscopse.co.uk/
Telephone 01489785040
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 210
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 215 (115 / 100)
Percentage Free School Meals 9.30%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Sharon Taylor Chair of Governors 29/04/2021 28/04/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Anna Adams Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Carmen Arguelles Segura Governor 17/11/2023 16/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andy Dickie Governor 25/11/2022 15/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Francesca Endean Governor 28/04/2022 27/04/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Hayley Fortes Governor 23/02/2023 22/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ritchie Latham Governor 20/01/2021 19/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sarah Matthews Governor 04/10/2021 03/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Shamblehurst Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Anna Jones
Address Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
Website www.shamblehurst.hants.sch.uk/
Telephone 01489782342
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 5 - 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 450
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 448 (225 / 223)
Percentage Free School Meals 20.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Kelly Reid-Smith Chair of Governors 23/03/2022 22/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Allen Governor 03/03/2023 02/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Vicky Baker Governor 13/07/2021 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nadine Bolina Governor 03/11/2023 02/11/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Helena Granik Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Jones Governor 01/09/2016 01/09/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lyn McLeod Governor 21/06/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Malcolm Wing Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lisa Wright Governor 25/04/2022 24/04/2026 Elected by school staff
Wellstead Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Amanda Greenwood
Address Wellstead Primary School
Wellstead Way
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2LE
Website www.wellsteadprimary.co.uk
Telephone 01489799351
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 420
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 413 (199 / 214)
Percentage Free School Meals 18.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Roberto GREGORATTI Chair of Governors 02/09/2023 23/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Kathryn Andrews Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Colin Armstrong Governor 10/01/2023 09/01/2027 Elected by parents
Marsha Barnett Governor 03/11/2023 02/11/2027 Elected by parents
Silas Bingley Governor 12/12/2023 11/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Gillett Governor 15/09/2020 14/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Laughlin Governor 02/09/2023 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Susan Perrin Governor 12/07/2022 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Patricia Soares Governor 11/07/2023 11/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Samantha Stevens Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Pete Weller Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Russell White Governor 10/10/2023 09/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Wildern School

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Headteacher Mrs Ceri Oakley
Address Wildern School
Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
Website http://www.wildern.hants.sch.uk/
Telephone 01489783473
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1900
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1921 (918 / 1003)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.3%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Karen Wigley Chair of Local Governing Body 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Cooper Local Governor 10/07/2023 09/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Heath Local Governor 04/05/2021 03/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Tony Jardine Local Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Giles Lloyd Local Governor 20/01/2023 19/01/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Christopher Sanchez Local Governor 18/10/2021 17/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board