Balcombe Cofe Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Balcombe Cofe Primary School
Address: London Road, Balcombe
Town/City: Haywards Heath
County: West Sussex
Postcode: RH17 6HS
Telephone Number: 01444 811403
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Hurst Education Trust Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ben Turney
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 140 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.9%

Location and administration

URN: 150828
DfE Number: 938/3051
UKPRN: 10094953
UPRN: 100062487136
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Mid Sussex (E07000228)
Constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield (E14001212)
Electoral Ward: Ardingly, Balcombe & Turners Hill (E05014708)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 530737E, 130702N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 41.09" N 0° 8' 8.21" W
Plus Code: 9C3X3V67+HQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Dominique Atwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2030.
  • Ms Laura Baird - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Cutts-Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Nicky Ellis - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 August 2029.
  • Mr Mostyn Field - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Father David King - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Rob McIntyre - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2028.
  • Mrs Wendy Millbanks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Lara Power - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rosy Telford - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Mr Ian Tremble - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Mr Ben Turney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).