Open State Secondary Mixed

Heathfield Community College

Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ
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Heathfield Community College
Heathfield, TN21 8RJ
1,437 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.10% FSM %
719 Boys
718 Girls
About Heathfield Community College

Heathfield Community College is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Heathfield, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,437 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Caroline Barlow.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Wealden
Parliamentary Constituency Sussex Weald
Ward Heathfield South
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10002980
URN 114587
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Roger Enock Chair of Governors 17/03/2025 18/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Roger Enock Chair of Governors 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Verity Clark Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 05/09/2022 — N/A
Ms Helen Abbott Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Barlow Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2040 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Lucy Cameron Governor 13/11/2021 12/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Carter Governor 13/10/2025 12/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Roger Enock Governor 19/11/2021 18/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Lewis Governor 13/01/2024 13/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Mailer Governor 13/01/2024 13/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Powderly Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jo Taylor Governor 13/11/2023 22/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School
0.61 km • Heathfield
Other
Parkside Community Primary School
1.26 km • Heathfield
Other
Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School
1.92 km • Heathfield
Other
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
2.49 km • Heathfield
Other
Maynards Green Community Primary School
3.16 km • Heathfield
Other
St Mary's School
3.54 km • Heathfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Heathfield Community College is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Heathfield, East Sussex.
Heathfield Community College has 1,437 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Heathfield Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Heathfield Community College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Heathfield Community College is Ms Caroline Barlow.
Heathfield Community College is at Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Heathfield Community College: Has a sixth form.
Heathfield Community College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Caroline Barlow
Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ
01435866066
www.heathfieldcc.co.uk
Location
TN21 8RJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114587
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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