Hurstmere School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hurstmere School
Address: Hurst Road
Town/City: Sidcup
Postcode: DA15 9AW
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 02 0830 5665
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: The Howard Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Howard Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Lynn Bennett
Capacity: 1065
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 893
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.8%

Location and administration

URN: 151382
DfE Number: 303/4012
UKPRN: 10096567
UPRN: 100022920015
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Bexley (E09000004)
Constituency: Old Bexley and Sidcup (E14001414)
Electoral Ward: Blendon & Penhill (E05011221)

Easting & Northing: 547061E, 173167N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 20.58" N 0° 6' 52.59" E
Plus Code: 9F32C4Q7+JR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Tom Baston - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mr James Beament - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Catherine Bell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Wendy Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2025.
  • Mr Mark Egleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Paul Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 October 2029.
  • Mr Nick Osborne - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Nick Osborne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Phillipson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.