Willingdon Community School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Willingdon Community School
Address: Broad Road, Lower Willingdon
Town/City: Eastbourne
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN20 9QX
Telephone Number: 01323 485254
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emily May
Capacity: 1053
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1117 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.1%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 114592
DfE Number: 845/4039
UKPRN: 10015514
UPRN: 100062636648
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: Lewes (E14001330)
Electoral Ward: Lower Willingdon (E05011651)

Easting & Northing: 557960E, 103728N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 48' 43.93" N 0° 14' 27.19" E
Plus Code: 9F22R66R+V9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Willingdon Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Polegate Primary School (1.6km)
  3. Oakwood Primary Academy (2.0km)
  4. The Lindfield School (2.2km)
  5. The Eastbourne Academy (2.3km)
  6. Parkland Infant School (2.5km)
  7. Parkland Junior School (2.5km)
  8. Ratton School (2.6km)
  9. Ocklynge Junior School (3.0km)
  10. Summerdown School (3.3km)
Governors

  • Ms Helen Arnold - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 May 2029.
  • Mr Leigh Bradbury - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Branson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Flynn - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Keen - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 October 2028.
  • Mr Tom Lawson - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2028.
  • Mr Brett Levett - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Shannon Marchesani - Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
  • Mr James Martin - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mrs Emily May - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Jack Morrell - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mr David Wakefield - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2025.
  • Ms Sarah White - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mr Jeremy Woodham - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2029.