Hailsham Academy — All-through School in Hailsham

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Hailsham Academy

Hailsham, BN27 1DT

— Pupils

1,380 Capacity

2–18 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Hailsham Academy

Hailsham Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Hailsham, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–18. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 1,380. Current headteacher: Thomas Redman Natalie Chamberlain.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
Status	Open
Local Authority	East Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Wealden
Parliamentary Constituency	Sussex Weald
Ward	Hailsham Central
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	N/A
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	MARK EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-09-2025
UKPRN	10099261
URN	152097
Data Last Updated	16-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Lesley Farmer	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/09/2025	23/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lucy Elder	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Drew Greenall	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Howard	Local Governor	06/11/2025	05/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Katie Manley	Local Governor	24/11/2025	23/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Theresa Phillips	Local Governor	05/09/2025	07/09/2029	Appointed by trustees
Miss Victoria Rowe	Local Governor	04/09/2025	03/09/2029	Appointed by trustees
Miss Rebecca Vause	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Elected by parents