Open Other Primary Mixed

Shinewater Primary School

Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, BN23 8ED
Part of: SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Shinewater Primary School
Eastbourne, BN23 8ED
419 Pupils
450 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
44.70% FSM %
211 Boys
208 Girls
About Shinewater Primary School

Shinewater Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in East Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 419 pupils on roll. School capacity: 450. Current headteacher: Helen Evason.

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 Eastbourne
Parliamentary Constituency Eastbourne
Ward Langney
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10064803
URN 144662
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Patricia Metham Chair of Local Governing Body 09/07/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Patricia Metham Chair of Local Governing Body 19/07/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lauren Bond Local Governor 24/01/2024 09/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sian Crossland Local Governor 31/01/2026 01/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Evason Local Governor 01/04/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Heather Godding Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanne Mans Local Governor 18/01/2025 17/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Patricia Metham Local Governor 17/05/2023 16/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Pashley Local Governor 31/01/2026 01/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Mirams Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Julie Prentice Shared Local Governor - Establishment 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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0.35 km • Eastbourne
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0.81 km • Pevensey
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1.07 km • Eastbourne
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1.33 km • Eastbourne
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Langney Primary Academy
1.86 km • Eastbourne
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shinewater Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Shinewater Primary School has 419 pupils, with a capacity of 450.
Shinewater Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Shinewater Primary School is Mrs Helen Evason.
Shinewater Primary School is at Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 8ED, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Shinewater Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shinewater Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Evason
Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, BN23 8ED
01323762129
www.shinewaterprimary.co.uk
Location
BN23 8ED  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144662
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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