Burwash CofE School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Burwash CofE School
Address: School Hill, Burwash
Town/City: Etchingham
County: East Sussex
Postcode: TN19 7DZ
Telephone Number: 01435 882440
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Gilbert
Capacity: 175
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 158 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.9%

Location and administration

URN: 114492
DfE Number: 845/3009
UKPRN: 10073785
UPRN: 10002650289
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Rother (E07000064)
Constituency: Bexhill and Battle (E14001088)
Electoral Ward: Burwash & the Weald (E05011614)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 567756E, 124658N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 50.99" N 0° 23' 21.91" E
Plus Code: 9F22X9WQ+XQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Frances Austin - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 November 2026.
  • Mr David Axford - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mrs Polly Bidgood - Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 November 2026.
  • Joanne Brown - Governor. Appointed on 30 August 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Harriet Cunningham - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Debbie Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2004 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Karen Hopkins - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Mr Simon Lloyd - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mrs Lindsay Macfarlane - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2027.
  • Mrs Emma Neil - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
  • Crawford Patterson - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Victoria Patterson - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 April 2030.
  • The Reverend Thomas Pelham - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Martin Sharp - Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2027.