Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Northlands Wood Primary Academy
Address: Beech Hill
Town/City: Haywards Heath
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH16 3RX
Telephone Number: 01444 455653
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Sussex Learning Trust
Sponsor: Sussex Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Mark Sears
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 419 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.5%

Location and administration

URN: 144453
DfE Number: 938/2223
UKPRN: 10063755
UPRN: 100062485467
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: Mid Sussex (E14001366)
Electoral Ward: Haywards Heath Franklands (E05014729)

Easting & Northing: 534861E, 123475N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 43.84" N 0° 4' 46.15" W
Plus Code: 9C2XXWWC+66

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School (0.9km)
  2. Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital (1.1km)
  3. Warden Park Primary Academy (1.4km)
  4. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (1.5km)
  5. Oathall Community College (1.6km)
  6. Blackthorns Community Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Lindfield Primary Academy (1.7km)
  8. St Augustine's CofE Primary School (2.0km)
  9. Great Walstead School (2.2km)
  10. Bolnore Village Primary School (2.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Kayleigh Axford - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Mrs Andrea Barrett - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 8 October 2024.
  • Ms Sarah Bateson - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Mr Adam Bromage-Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Mr Adam Bromage-Hughes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 29 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Lauren Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Mrs Megan Downham - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Catherine Edgell - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Ms Jessica Hornsby - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Hother - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2026.
  • Mrs Marianne Hutton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mrs Kirsty James - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Mr John Newton - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mark Sears - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alex Simpson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Richard Stevens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2026.
  • Mr Richard Stevens - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2026.
  • Miss Jennifer Vine - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2028.