Sackville School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sackville School
Address: Lewes Road
Town/City: East Grinstead
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH19 3TY
Telephone Number: 01342 410140
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Jo Meloni
Capacity: 1642
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1525 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.1%

Location and administration

URN: 126089
DfE Number: 938/4107
UKPRN: 10005610
UPRN: 10070634189
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: East Grinstead Ashplats (E05014720)

Easting & Northing: 540228E, 138069N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 31.37" N 0° 0' 9.35" E
Plus Code: 9F3242G3+52

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Keith Coleman - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mr Mark Gordon MacLeod Fairall - Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Ms Danielle Flude - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mr Sam Francis - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 June 2029.
  • Mrs Christina Gomez-Serjeant - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Mr Peter Hannaford - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2025.
  • Revd Karen Elizabeth Higgs - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2028.
  • Mrs Emmeline Kane - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Emmeline Kane - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Emmeline Kane Kane - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 31 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 August 2029.
  • Ms Anne Krausse - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mr Michael Leeson - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Headteacher Joanne Meloni - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sarah Morton - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mr Patrick Rolland - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 September 2025.
  • Mrs Tiffany Vickery - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2028.