Sheddingdean Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Address: Petworth Drive
Town/City: Burgess Hill
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH15 8JT
Telephone Number: 01444 246532
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Nower
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 199 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.1%

Location and administration

URN: 125958
DfE Number: 938/2235
UKPRN: 10079765
UPRN: 10070638993
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: Mid Sussex (E14001366)
Electoral Ward: Burgess Hill Leylands (E05014712)

Easting & Northing: 531237E, 120058N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 57' 56.3" N 0° 7' 56.39" W
Plus Code: 9C2XXV89+73

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Paul Aylett - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
  • Mr Stuart Bayliss - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 June 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Connor - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mr Richard Cooke - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 January 2029.
  • Doctor Helen Fairman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Dr Helen Fairman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Fairman - Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Hammond - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 December 2025.
  • Mrs Deborah McDonald - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
  • Mrs Alice McIlwraith - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sian Middleton-Hatt - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Nower - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ana Womersley - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 September 2027.