Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School — Primary School in Crowborough

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Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School

Crowborough, TN6 3PJ

85 Pupils

105 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

3.50% FSM %

38 Boys

47 Girls

About Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Crowborough, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 85 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Louisa Hillman.

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	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	East Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Wealden
Parliamentary Constituency	Sussex Weald
Ward	Withyham
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from 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	10072463
URN	114558
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Robert French	Chair of Governors	19/07/2024	05/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jemma Weller-Bryan	Governance Professional - Federation	01/05/2024	—	N/A
Fr Michael Asquith	Governor	12/10/2022	16/10/2025	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Joanna Challis	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2046	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anthony Godman	Governor	25/09/2025	11/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Hardy	Governor	18/11/2024	17/11/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Martin Krause	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brendan Martin	Governor	05/11/2019	04/11/2044	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr David Robson	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Stevens	Governor	17/10/2025	16/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Genevieve Tennant	Governor	25/09/2025	24/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Aaron Turner	Governor	26/09/2024	25/09/2028	Elected by school staff

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Crowborough, East Sussex.

How many pupils does Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School have?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School has 85 pupils, with a capacity of 105.

What is the age range at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School?

The Executive Headteacher at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is Mrs Louisa Hillman.

Where is Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School located?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is at Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6 3PJ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.

Does Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School currently open?

Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Executive Headteacher

Mrs Louisa Hillman

Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6 3PJ

01892852866

thewealdfederation.org/markcross/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 114558

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026