Educational Establishments

Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill

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Headteacher Miss Sylvia White
Address Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Birchwood Grove Road

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 0DP
Website http://www.birchwoodgrove.org.uk
Telephone 01444242209
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 No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 415 (220 / 195)
Percentage Free School Meals 6.50%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Emma Susan Whitbourn Chair of Governors 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Stewart Apps Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Nicola Brown Governor 13/07/2021 12/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Butler Governor 28/10/2020 27/10/2024 Elected by school staff
Mr James Ferrier Governor 02/12/2021 01/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Anthony Humphreys Governor 30/09/2020 29/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Lesley Lorusso Governor 13/07/2021 13/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Laura Jayne Madden Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Kieran Sell Governor 10/11/2022 28/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Burgess Hill Girls

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Headteacher Mr Lars Fox
Address Burgess Hill Girls
Keymer Road

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 0EG
Website
Telephone 01444241050
Type of Establishment Other independent school (Independent schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 2 - 19)
Boarders Boarding school
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Girls
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 720
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 566 (31 / 535)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.00%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Manor Field Primary School

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Headteacher Miss Daisy Bailey
Address Manor Field Primary School
Junction Road

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 0PZ
Website
Telephone 01444233368
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
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 691
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) ( / )
Percentage Free School Meals %
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Manor Field Primary School

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Headteacher Miss Daisy Bailey
Address Manor Field Primary School
Junction Road

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 0PZ
Website http://www.manorfieldschool.org
Telephone 01444233368
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 691
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 477 (243 / 234)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.5%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Eileen Sharpe Chair of Governors 09/12/2021 17/06/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Liz Arbon-Stuckle Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Leslie Buckett Governor 19/09/2022 18/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Church Governor 20/09/2023 19/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Philippa Hall Governor 19/05/2021 18/05/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Rowan Lil Governor 24/09/2021 23/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Lawrence Murtagh Governor 09/12/2021 09/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Sheddingdean Community Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Hannah Riley
Address Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Petworth Drive

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 8JT
Website http://www.sheddingdeanschool.org.uk
Telephone 01444246532
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 No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 196 (99 / 97)
Percentage Free School Meals 12.8%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Nick Johnston Chair of Governors 03/04/2019 02/04/2027 Appointed by LA
Mrs Emma Abram Governor 26/09/2023 25/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Connor Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Cooke Governor 20/01/2021 20/01/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Fairman Governor 15/03/2022 14/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jade McAleer Governor 08/03/2022 07/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Ana Womersley Governor 26/09/2023 25/09/2027 Elected by parents
The Burgess Hill Academy

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Headteacher Mr Simon Davies
Address The Burgess Hill Academy
Station Road

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9EA
Website www.theburgesshillacademy.org.uk
Telephone 01444241691
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1200
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1068 (520 / 548)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Jane Davey Chair of Local Governing Body 21/06/2023 21/06/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Simon Boyle Local Governor 21/01/2021 20/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Caroline Gaiger Local Governor 06/12/2022 05/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Georgina Holmes Local Governor 05/07/2022 04/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Elaine Scott Local Governor 07/12/2021 06/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rob Stanbridge Local Governor 25/11/2020 24/11/2024 Elected by parents
The Gattons Infant School

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Headteacher Mrs Sarah Gospel
Address The Gattons Infant School
Royal George Road

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9SL
Website http://www.thegattons.co.uk
Telephone 01444235071
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) 269 (125 / 144)
Percentage Free School Meals 12.0%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Paula Crane Governor 02/11/2020 02/11/2024 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David Daly Governor 27/01/2022 27/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Sainsbury Governor 21/10/2016 24/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Shipman Governor 20/09/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Woodlands Meed

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Headteacher Mr Adam Rowland
Address Woodlands Meed
Chanctonbury Road

Burgess Hill
West Sussex
RH15 9EY
Website http://www.woodlandsmeed.co.uk
Telephone 01444244133
Type of Establishment Foundation special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 2 - 19)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 259
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 274 (178 / 96)
Percentage Free School Meals 26.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Marion Wilcock Chair of Governors 19/12/2021 18/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Sandra Boyd Governor 22/03/2021 22/03/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Peter Clinch Governor 30/11/2020 30/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Rose Griffiths Governor 22/01/2023 22/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Bill Hatton Governor 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Liz Hutty Governor 05/01/2023 05/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Adam Rowland Governor 01/09/2015 31/12/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Deborah Scott Governor 04/10/2022 04/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Matt Stuart Governor 30/11/2020 30/11/2024 Elected by parents
Simon Virgo Governor 12/07/2021 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board