Beacon Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Beacon Academy
Address: North Beeches Road
Town/City: Crowborough
County: East Sussex
Postcode: TN6 2AS
Telephone Number: 01892 603000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Mark Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Keith Slattery
Capacity: 1550
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1642 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.9%

Location and administration

URN: 137982
DfE Number: 845/4026
UKPRN: 10036860
UPRN: 100062591538
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Wealden (E07000065)
Constituency: Sussex Weald (E14001533)
Electoral Ward: Crowborough North (E05011630)

Easting & Northing: 552318E, 130706N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 22.09" N 0° 10' 19.67" E
Plus Code: 9F32354C+FV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Alex Baptie - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2029.
  • Mr Peter Boxer - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Mrs Abby Callow - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 30 September 2024.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton-Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr John Hayling - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2030.
  • Mrs Isabelle Hunt - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Miss Laura Masson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2026.
  • Mrs Faye Palmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Stevens - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2029.