Thomas Bennett Community College
School Name: Thomas Bennett Community College Address: Ashdown Drive, Tilgate Town/City: Crawley County: West Sussex Postcode: RH10 5AD Telephone Number: 01293 526255 Website: http://thomasbennett-tkat.org.uk/
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
Headteacher: Mr Daniel Hatley
Capacity: 1450
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1261 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.4%
- ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
URN: 138620
DfE Number: 938/4044
UKPRN: 10038686
UPRN: 100062474195
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Crawley (E07000226)
Constituency: Crawley (E14001184)
Electoral Ward: Tilgate (E05012926)
Easting & Northing: 526785E, 134874N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 5' 59.27" N 0° 11' 25.86" W
Plus Code: 9C3X3RX5+WQ
DfE Record: View record
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- Dee Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
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- Mr Gagandeep Singh Bhatia - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 January 2026.
- Mr Stuart Smith - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 21 April 2025. Term runs until 7 May 2026.
- Mrs Nicola Whale - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2028.
- Mrs Gemma Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 January 2026.
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