Open State Secondary Mixed

Imberhorne School

Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
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Imberhorne School
East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
1,573 Pupils
1,688 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
11.20% FSM %
791 Boys
782 Girls
About Imberhorne School

Imberhorne School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in East Grinstead, West Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,573 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,688. Current headteacher: Matthew Whatford.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Mid Sussex
Parliamentary Constituency East Grinstead and Uckfield
Ward East Grinstead Imberhorne
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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
UKPRN 10003262
URN 126088
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andy Yule Chair of Governors 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Deborah Allen Governor 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Lesley Anderson Governor 21/06/2023 20/06/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Emily Bennett Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Bowe Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Michelle Brooks Governor 04/10/2021 03/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Clark Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sandra Gore Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr George Goudinakis Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Julian Greenfield Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Julian Hollingsworth Governor 21/06/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Marsden Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Halsford Park Primary School
0.62 km • East Grinstead
Other
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
0.81 km • East Grinstead
Other
Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead
1 km • East Grinstead
Other
Felbridge Primary School
1.01 km • East Grinstead
Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead
1.09 km • East Grinstead
Other
Blackwell Primary School
1.92 km • East Grinstead
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Imberhorne School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Imberhorne School has 1,573 pupils, with a capacity of 1,688.
Imberhorne School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Imberhorne School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Imberhorne School is Mr Matthew Whatford.
Imberhorne School is at Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Imberhorne School: Has a sixth form.
Imberhorne School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Whatford
Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
01342323562
www.imberhorne.co.uk
Location
RH19 1QY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 126088
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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