The Burgate School and Sixth Form — Secondary School in Fordingbridge

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The Burgate School and Sixth Form

Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ

1,098 Pupils

1,051 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

12.40% FSM %

581 Boys

517 Girls

About The Burgate School and Sixth Form

Located in Fordingbridge (SP6 1EZ), The Burgate School and Sixth Form is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Hampshire.

It has 1,098 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,051. Current headteacher: David Pover.

Data for The Burgate School and Sixth Form comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hampshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	New Forest
Parliamentary Constituency	New Forest West
Ward	Fordingbridge, Godshill & Hyde
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THE BURGATE SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
Opened	01-05-2011
UKPRN	10033574
URN	136719
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David Pover	Accounting Officer	01/05/2011	—	N/A
Mr James Mowbray	Chair of Trustees	09/03/2024	12/01/2030	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Joanne Price	Chief Financial Officer	15/04/2023	—	N/A
Mr Paul Goddard	Member	30/01/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Nigel Griffiths	Member	30/01/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Jenny Hair	Member	08/04/2011	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Robin Townsend	Member	31/10/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Heather Arnold	Trustee	18/10/2021	22/01/2026	Appointed by academy members
Miss Carolyne Connolly	Trustee	09/03/2020	01/09/2025	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Michelle Cooper	Trustee	16/07/2024	03/03/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Blaire Edwards	Trustee	05/11/2024	05/11/2028	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Wendy Gregoire	Trustee	01/05/2011	09/12/2026	Appointed by academy members