Parkside Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Parkside Community Primary School
Address: Beechwood Lane
Town/City: Heathfield
County: East Sussex
Postcode: TN21 8QQ
Telephone Number: 01435 864577
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Derek Hollywood
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 225 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114482
DfE Number: 845/2160
UKPRN: 10073235
UPRN: 10033407568
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: Sussex Weald (E14001533)
Electoral Ward: Heathfield South (E05011647)

Easting & Northing: 559064E, 120303N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 57' 39" N 0° 15' 49.51" E
Plus Code: 9F22X767+8G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Katherine Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mrs Natalie Chamberlain - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Verity Clark - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 25 November 2025.
  • Mr Derek Hollywood - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Claire Irwin - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Ms Siobhan Murphy - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Amelia Pratt - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mr Will Skottowe - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2029.
  • Mrs Marion Tooze - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 December 2027.