Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy — Primary School in Hastings

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Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy

Hastings, TN37 6JJ

452 Pupils

480 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

49.50% FSM %

222 Boys

230 Girls

About Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy

Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in East Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 452 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Susannah Singh Russell Thorne.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with East Sussex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	East Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Hastings
Parliamentary Constituency	Hastings and Rye
Ward	Gensing
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-05-2017
UKPRN	10063710
URN	144521
Data Last Updated	06-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Vanessa Tomlinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	22/06/2021	21/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Thomas Crowley	Local Governor	08/09/2022	20/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen Custerson	Local Governor	28/01/2025	27/01/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Joanne Kilpatrick	Local Governor	30/12/2025	29/12/2029	Elected by school staff
James Lawton	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Elected by parents
Samuel Loughman	Local Governor	18/10/2023	29/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Susannah Singh	Local Governor	01/01/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Russell Thorne	Local Governor	01/01/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Diane Van Eygen	Local Governor	28/02/2019	26/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

St Paul's Church of England Academy

0.47 km • St Leonards-on-Sea

Other

St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School

0.71 km • St Leonards-on-Sea

Other

Lansdowne Children's Centre

0.75 km • St Leonards-on-Sea

Other

Mulberry Silverdale Primary

1.2 km • St Leonards-On-Sea

Other

St Leonards Church of England Primary Academy

1.29 km • St Leonards-on-Sea

Other

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy

1.5 km • Hastings

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy?

Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hastings, East Sussex.

How many pupils does Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy have?

Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy has 452 pupils, with a capacity of 480.

What is the age range at Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy?

Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Is Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy a faith school?

Yes, Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy?

The Headteacher at Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is Co Headteacher Susannah Singh Russell Thorne.

Where is Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy located?

Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is at Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN37 6JJ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.

Does Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy currently open?

Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Co Headteacher Susannah Singh Russell Thorne

Woodland Vale Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, TN37 6JJ

01424422953

www.christchurch.academy

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 144521

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026