The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Burgate School and Sixth Form
Address: Salisbury Road
Town/City: Fordingbridge
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SP6 1EZ
Telephone Number: 01425 652039
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Burgate School And Sixth Form

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Pover
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1073 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.2%

Location and administration

URN: 136719
DfE Number: 850/5401
UKPRN: 10033574
UPRN: 100062541207
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: New Forest (E07000091)
Constituency: New Forest West (E14001374)
Electoral Ward: Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde (E05014779)

Easting & Northing: 415075E, 115300N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 56' 15.32" N 1° 47' 12.13" W
Plus Code: 9C2WW6Q7+28

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Fordingbridge Infant School (0.3km)
  2. Fordingbridge Junior School (0.3km)
  3. Forres Sandle Manor School (1.5km)
  4. Breamore Church of England Primary School (2.6km)
  5. Hyde Church of England Primary School (3.4km)
  6. St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt (4.2km)
  7. Western Downland Church of England Aided Primary School (4.5km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Heather Elizabeth Arnold - Trustee. Appointed on 18 October 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Miss Carolyne Jane Connolly - Trustee. Appointed on 9 March 2020 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Michelle Cooper - Trustee. Appointed on 16 July 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
  • Mrs Blaire Nadine Edwards - Trustee. Appointed on 5 November 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Mr Paul Anthony Goddard - Member. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Wendy Sara Gregoire - Trustee. Appointed on 1 May 2011 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 9 December 2030.
  • Mr Nigel John Griffiths - Member. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Jenny Ann Hair - Member. Appointed on 8 April 2011 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Nicola Harrington - Trustee. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Nigel Mark Himmel - Trustee. Appointed on 19 June 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 June 2027.
  • Dr Helena Patricia McVeigh - Trustee. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mr James Edward Mowbray - Trustee. Appointed on 12 January 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mr James Edward Mowbray - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 9 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 12 January 2030.
  • Mr David Michael Pover - Trustee. Appointed on 8 April 2011 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mr David Pover - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 May 2011.
  • Mrs Joanne Price - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 15 April 2023.
  • Mrs Alice Joy Richardson - Trustee. Appointed on 16 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 September 2030.
  • Mrs Carole Anne Stevenson - Trustee. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Mr Ciaran Michael Thompson - Trustee. Appointed on 5 July 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 July 2028.
  • Mr Robin Norman Ralph Townsend - Member. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Appointed by academy members).