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Uplands Academy

Lower High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AZ
Part of: MARK EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Uplands Academy
Wadhurst, TN5 6AZ
736 Pupils
1,000 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
22.50% FSM %
411 Boys
325 Girls
About Uplands Academy

Uplands Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Wadhurst and the surrounding area in East Sussex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the South East region.

It has 736 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,000. Current headteacher: Chris Connor.

Information on Uplands Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Wealden
Parliamentary Constituency Sussex Weald
Ward Frant & Wadhurst
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from 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
Trust / Sponsor MARK EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2022
UKPRN 10090062
URN 148945
Data Last Updated 11-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Jane Austin Local Governor 29/09/2022 02/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Canham Local Governor 26/03/2025 25/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Ephgrave Local Governor 31/01/2025 30/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Samuel Hodson Local Governor 26/03/2025 27/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Ince Local Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Pamela Lock Local Governor 23/01/2023 22/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vanessa Sharman Local Governor 02/10/2024 10/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Streather Local Governor 28/02/2025 27/02/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Sue Tree Local Governor 27/09/2024 26/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Stephanie Underdown Local Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lauren White Local Governor 21/10/2022 20/10/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery
0.77 km • Wadhurst
Other
Sacred Heart School
1.26 km •
Other
The Mount Camphill Community Ltd
2.54 km • Wadhurst
Other
Bricklehurst Manor School
3.07 km • Wadhurst
Other
Stonegate Church of England Primary School
4.07 km • Wadhurst
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Uplands Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wadhurst, East Sussex.
Uplands Academy has 736 pupils, with a capacity of 1,000.
Uplands Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Uplands Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Uplands Academy is Mr Chris Connor.
Uplands Academy is at Lower High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AZ, in the East Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Uplands Academy: Has a sixth form.
Uplands Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chris Connor
Lower High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AZ
01892782135
www.uplands-academy.org/
Location
TN5 6AZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148945
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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