Warden Park Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Warden Park Primary Academy
Address: New England Road
Town/City: Haywards Heath
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH16 3JR
Telephone Number: 01444 451264
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Sussex Learning Trust
Sponsor: Sussex Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Elizabeth Brodie
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 453 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 108% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.9%

Location and administration

URN: 137211
DfE Number: 938/2001
UKPRN: 10035562
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: Mid Sussex (E14001366)
Electoral Ward: Haywards Heath Bentswood & Heath (E05014728)

Easting & Northing: 533581E, 123977N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 0' 1.16" N 0° 5' 51.11" W
Plus Code: 9C3X2W22+4X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Diane Ayres - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2030.
  • Mrs Andrea Barrett - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 8 October 2024.
  • Elizabeth Brodie - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Connor Diffley - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mrs Laren Doe - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Laren Doe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Michael Field - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2030.
  • Emily Hamilton - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 May 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Houchin - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2028.
  • Mrs Kirsty James - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
  • Rachel Jowett - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 December 2026.
  • Ms Abigail Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2027.
  • Mr Adrian Rutherford - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Dr Philippa Sanniez - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2029.
  • Mr Ben Swithenbank - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Ben Swithenbank - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Ben Swithenbank - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Ben Swithenbank - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Ben Swithenbank - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2029.
  • Amie Whittle - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2026.