Warden Park Primary Academy
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: www.wardenparkprimary.co.uk/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.