Blackthorns Community Primary Academy — Primary School in Haywards Heath

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Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Haywards Heath, RH16 2UA

210 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

4.30% FSM %

111 Boys

99 Girls

About Blackthorns Community Primary Academy

Blackthorns Community Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 210 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Marianne Brand (Interim Head).

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 West Sussex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Mid Sussex
Parliamentary Constituency	Mid Sussex
Ward	Lindfield
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	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-04-2015
UKPRN	10049279
URN	141892
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Robert Baker	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2023	31/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Bronze	Local Governor	02/03/2026	01/03/2030	Appointed by trustees
Mr Andrew Child	Local Governor	02/03/2026	01/03/2030	Appointed by trustees
Mr Colin Greene	Local Governor	02/03/2026	01/03/2030	Appointed by trustees
Mr Chris Jowett	Local Governor	01/05/2025	30/04/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Anna Montiel	Local Governor	02/01/2024	01/01/2028	Elected by school staff
Tom Tyler	Local Governor	05/12/2023	19/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board