West Sussex Alternative Provision College

Contact details for the school

School Name: West Sussex Alternative Provision College
Address: Cuckfield Road
Town/City: Burgess Hill
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH15 8RE
Telephone Number: 01444 232771
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Doug Thomas
Capacity: 292
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 254 (71% boys & 29% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 65.7%

Location and administration

URN: 131182
DfE Number: 938/1110
UKPRN: 10016924
UPRN: 10014104333
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: Mid Sussex (E14001366)
Electoral Ward: Burgess Hill Dunstall (E05014710)

Easting & Northing: 530420E, 120796N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 20.84" N 0° 8' 37.3" W
Plus Code: 9C2XXVC4+XG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Julie Crickmore - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Gemma Irvine - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Sue Pike - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2028.
  • Chris Smethurst - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2028.
  • Danielle Smith - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mr Bob Smytherman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 May 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 6 May 2026.
  • Mr Bob Smytherman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Doug Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Gina Webb - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 September 2028.