Open Free School Mixed

Summerdown School

3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ
Part of: THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Summerdown School
Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ
161 Pupils
155 Capacity
3–16 Age Range
31.10% FSM %
113 Boys
48 Girls
About Summerdown School

Summerdown School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 161 pupils on roll. School capacity: 155. Current headteacher: Karen Sitwell-Cook.

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 Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Eastbourne
Parliamentary Constituency Eastbourne
Ward Hampden Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE SOUTHFIELD TRUST
Opened 01-09-2022
UKPRN 10090890
URN 149138
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Margaret Neal Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Diane Aldridge Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Armstrong Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Katie Barnard Local Governor 06/10/2022 20/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mike Hughesman Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Penelope Kershaw Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Michelle Morrison Local Governor 01/09/2023 01/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Kenny Pelling Local Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2029 Appointed by trustees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Summerdown School is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Summerdown School has 161 pupils, with a capacity of 155.
Summerdown School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
The admissions policy at Summerdown School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Summerdown School is Mrs Karen Sitwell-Cook.
Summerdown School is at 3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Summerdown School: Does not have a sixth form.
Summerdown School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Sitwell-Cook
3 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ
01323921630
www.thesouthfieldtrust.com
Location
BN22 9PZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149138
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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