History of our school
The school originated in the 1880's, when it was located in the heart of Felpham village. The building was erected in 1887 and this has now become mews houses. This "old school" was built largely through the generosity of Bishop Tufnell, a previous incumbent of Felpham, after whom our school is named.
The school today
Previously the school operated as two separate schools (infant and junior), but in 2015 it federated to have one Governing Body, and then in 2018 it amalgamated to become Bishop Tufnell Primary school.
Our Voluntary Aided status
Our school is Voluntary Aided, which means that it was established, and is owned, by a Voluntary body - in this case the Church. As such the Church is able to retain a measure of control over various aspects of the life of the school.
The partnership between the Local Authority and the Church is reflected in the composition of the Governing Body, which must, by law, be biased towards the Foundation Governors (those appointed through the Church). The Foundation Governors are appointed to ensure, as far as is practicable, that the Christian character of the school is preserved and developed and the rectors of the two Churches in the Parish are both members of the Governing Body.
Who was Bishop Tufnell?
for information about Bishop Tufnell click here