Educational Establishments

Burfield Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Danielle King
Address Burfield Academy
Marshfoot Lane

Hailsham

BN27 2PH
Website https://burfieldacademy.org/
Telephone 01323819309
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 210 (103 / 107)
Percentage Free School Meals 37.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Christopher Taylor Chair of Local Governing Body 17/12/2020 16/12/2024 Elected by parents
Ellie Brennan Local Governor 26/04/2023 25/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Laura Carpenter Local Governor 24/10/2022 23/10/2026 Elected by parents
Grovelands Community Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Jon Goulding
Address Grovelands Community Primary School
Dunbar Drive

Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 3UW
Website www.grovelands-school.co.uk/
Telephone 01323840062
Type of Establishment Foundation school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 630
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 697 (350 / 347)
Percentage Free School Meals 25.9%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Paul Gietzen Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Brand Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Brown Governor 20/02/2023 19/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sinead Buick Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Cole Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Heidi Greenwood Governor 31/10/2021 31/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Nix Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Tania Snashall Governor 15/12/2022 14/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Phoenix Academy

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Headteacher Mr Ed Gittins
Address Phoenix Academy
Marshfoot Lane

Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 2PH
Website https://phoenixstepacademy.org/
Telephone
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None /
Admissions Policy
School Capacity 210
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 97 (50 / 47)
Percentage Free School Meals 58.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Christopher Taylor Chair of Local Governing Body 17/12/2020 16/12/2024 Elected by parents
Mr Edward John Gittins Local Governor 01/03/2022 01/03/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Christine Jervis Local Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Elected by school staff