The Sweyne Park School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Sweyne Park School
Address: Sir Walter Raleigh Drive
Town/City: Rayleigh
County: Essex
Postcode: SS6 9BZ
Telephone Number: 01268 784721
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Rayleigh Schools Trust
Sponsor: Rayleigh Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Edwards (Acting)
Capacity: 1520
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1429 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.9%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 139534
DfE Number: 881/4011
UKPRN: 10040978
UPRN: 100091599249
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Rochford (E07000075)
Constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford (E14001437)
Electoral Ward: Sweyne Park and Grange (E05010854)

Easting & Northing: 580094E, 191719N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 46.17" N 0° 35' 55.94" E
Plus Code: 9F32HHWX+FG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Simon Anslow - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 May 2027.
  • Mrs Linda Brooks - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2030.
  • Mrs Irena Cassar - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 December 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Chaplin - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2027.
  • Mrs Jackie CHAWNER - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jenny Downes - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2030.
  • Ms Helen Ferguson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2028.
  • Ms Laura Greene - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Mr Ed Hawkings - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mrs Lynda Walker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2029.