Heathfield Community College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Heathfield Community College
Address: Cade Street
Town/City: Heathfield
County: East Sussex
Postcode: TN21 8RJ
Telephone Number: 01435 866066
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Caroline Barlow
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1416 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.3%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 114587
DfE Number: 845/4028
UKPRN: 10002980
UPRN: 10033415363
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: Sussex Weald (E14001533)
Electoral Ward: Heathfield South (E05011647)

Easting & Northing: 560060E, 121082N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 3.21" N 0° 16' 41.76" E
Plus Code: 9F22X79H+28

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Helen Abbott - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Ms Caroline Susan Barlow - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2040.
  • Mrs Lucy Cameron - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2025.
  • Mr Richard Carter - Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 October 2029.
  • Mrs Verity Clark - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 5 September 2022.
  • Roger Enock - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Roger Enock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mr Roger Enock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mr Simon Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2028.
  • Mr Ian Mailer - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2028.
  • Mr Mike Powderly - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mr Izak Van Heerden - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2028.