Thomas Bennett Community College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thomas Bennett Community College
Address: Ashdown Drive, Tilgate
Town/City: Crawley
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH10 5AD
Country: 100062474195
Telephone Number: 01293 526255
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Kemnal Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Kemnal Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Smith
Capacity: 1450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1169 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.2%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 138620
DfE Number: 938/4044
UKPRN: 10038686
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Crawley (E07000226)
Constituency: Crawley (E14000652)
Electoral Ward: Tilgate (E05012926)

Easting & Northing: 526785E, 134874N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 5' 59.27" N 0° 11' 25.86" W
Plus Code: 9C3X3RX5+WQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Patsy Akhurst - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Ms Dee Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mr Charlie Chalaye - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2023.
  • Mr Jonathan Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Mr Drew O'Sullivan - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mr Gagandeep Singh Bhatia - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 April 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 April 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2019 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 December 2026.
  • Ms Kate Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 December 2027.