Heron Park Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Heron Park Primary Academy
Address: Dallington Road, Hampden Park
Town/City: Eastbourne
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN22 9EE
Telephone Number: 01323 502525
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Aurora Academies Trust
Sponsor: Aurora Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Crees
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 303 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 72% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38%

Location and administration

URN: 138390
DfE Number: 845/2001
UKPRN: 10038348
UPRN: 100062254629
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Eastbourne (E07000061)
Constituency: Eastbourne (E14001219)
Electoral Ward: Hampden Park (E05011575)

Easting & Northing: 560973E, 102395N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 57.83" N 0° 16' 58.92" E
Plus Code: 9F22Q7XM+Q6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Roland Stewart Ashworth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Mohamed Awad - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mr Nicholas Bond - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Crees - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Julie Homan - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Karen Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2026.
  • Mr Donal McCarthy - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2021.
  • Mrs Vicki Orbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Vanessa Tagala - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2025.
  • Mrs Jasmine Tomsett - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 April 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Marie Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 February 2029.