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
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 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%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Dee Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2030.
  • Mr James Mackay - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • 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.
  • Ms Kate Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 December 2026.