Welcome to Heene Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Welcome to Heene Church of England Primary School! As Headteacher, I am delighted to welcome you to our website and to our school.
We are blessed to be situated here in the heart of the central Worthing community. We have so much close by; our two churches (St Botolph's and St Matthew's) with whom we work so closely, our park opposite the school, local businesses and the beach a short walk away.
Our vision is: ‘Together we love, grow and learn’.
We are a vibrant community where everyone is valued and where all talents are celebrated. Every pupil is unique and together we form a harmonious and vibrant school.
Our newly revised values are:
- Kindness
- Confidence
- Resilience
- Ambition
- Curiosity
- Respect
At Heene School, we always put kindness first. We think this is a great rule for life.
These are the six values that we, the staff and Governors, want to help your child develop during their time at our school. All our learning is linked to these values in some way.
I joined the school in February 2024, after 10 years of successful headship in East Sussex. Our newly created leadership team, and team of great teachers and support staff, are excited about the rapid improvements that we are making in our school, now that we are part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust. We are a happy school, improving rapidly each day.
Whether you are a current parent, or looking for a school place for your child, I would be delighted to show you our wonderful school. Please contact our school office for a tour of the school or book to visit on one of our Open Days or the Open Evening in November.
I look forward to welcoming you and your child soon.
Phil Matthews
DCAT Executive Headteacher
Heene CE Primary School, Worthing
17/11/25
We are so grateful to our dedicated teachers and support staff who spend time outside of classroom hours in preparation and meetings, providing the very best for our children. In addition, their provision of after-school clubs enables pupils across the years to be involved together in exploring new skills. As Christmas celebrations draw near, we give thanks particularly for the Signing Choir, led by Mrs Chandler, whose members are busy rehearsing Christmas songs which they will perform in various venues in December. Signing as they sing, the choir enables all to access the joy of singing.
Dear Lord, we give thanks for all who use their many skills within our school community. We pray particularly for our teaching staff as they continue to devote their time and energy, enabling all the children in their care to flourish. Amen
08/09/25
Our school is supported by two churches: St Matthew’s and St Botolph’s. This week in Collective Worship, the theme on Thursday is the life of St Botolph and the reasons why he is remembered. Saints often have dedications to particular areas of life. St. Botolph’s concerns were for ‘wayfarers and boundaries.’ These concerns are particularly relevant today when there is so much talk about refugees and borders between countries. We pray for our children as they try and make sense of all they hear and see via TV and the Internet. Jesus says that whoever welcomes those who no longer have a home welcomes him.
Dear Lord, may our values of hope, kindness and respect encourage our school community to be welcoming to the wayfarers. Amen.
