Danehill Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Danehill Church of England Primary School
Address: School Lane, Danehill
Town/City: Haywards Heath
County: East Sussex
Postcode: RH17 7JB
Telephone Number: 01825 790388
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: Ms Caroline Powell
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 64 (63% boys & 37% girls)
Enrollment: 61% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.2%

Location and administration

URN: 114499
DfE Number: 845/3018
UKPRN: 10078883
UPRN: 10033409802
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: Danehill & Fletching (E05011634)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 540718E, 127894N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 2' 1.76" N 0° 0' 20.29" E
Plus Code: 9F3222M4+G7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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