Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Burwash CofE School

School Hill, Etchingham, TN19 7DZ
163 Pupils
175 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.40% FSM %
73 Boys
90 Girls
About Burwash CofE School

Located in Etchingham (TN19 7DZ), Burwash CofE School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of East Sussex.

It has 163 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Debbie Gilbert.

Data for Burwash CofE School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Rother
Parliamentary Constituency Bexhill and Battle
Ward Burwash & the Weald
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073785
URN 114492
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lindsay Macfarlane Chair of Governors 03/05/2023 02/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frances Austin Governor 28/11/2018 26/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr David Axford Governor 10/11/2025 09/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Polly Bidgood Governor 19/10/2018 03/11/2026 Elected by parents
Joanne Brown Governor 30/08/2022 31/08/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Harriet Cunningham Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2028 Elected by parents
Debbie Gilbert Governor 01/09/2004 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Karen Hopkins Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Lloyd Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Neil Governor 05/02/2024 04/02/2028 Appointed by LA
Victoria Patterson Governor 13/04/2022 12/04/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Crawford Patterson Governor 03/02/2025 02/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Burwash CofE School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Etchingham, East Sussex.
Burwash CofE School has 163 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
Burwash CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Burwash CofE School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Burwash CofE School is Mrs Debbie Gilbert.
Burwash CofE School is at School Hill, Burwash, Etchingham, TN19 7DZ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Burwash CofE School: Does not have a sixth form.
Burwash CofE School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Debbie Gilbert
School Hill, Burwash, Etchingham, TN19 7DZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114492
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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