Open State Secondary Mixed

Sackville School

Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY
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Sackville School
East Grinstead, RH19 3TY
1,599 Pupils
1,642 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.30% FSM %
816 Boys
783 Girls
About Sackville School

Sackville 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 1,599 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,642. Current headteacher: Jo Meloni.

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 Ashplats
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 10005610
URN 126089
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emmeline Kane Chair of Governors 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Emmeline Kane Chair of Governors 31/08/2025 20/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Keith Coleman Governor 20/10/2025 19/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Fairall Governor 16/07/2025 15/07/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Sam Francis Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christina Gomez-Serjeant Governor 27/01/2025 26/01/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Peter Hannaford Governor 10/09/2020 08/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Revd Karen Higgs Governor 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Emmeline Kane Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anne Krausse Governor 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Leeson Governor 27/01/2025 26/01/2029 Elected by parents
Headteacher Joanne Meloni Governor 01/01/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Estcots Primary School
0.07 km • East Grinstead
Other
The Meads Primary School
1.29 km • East Grinstead
Other
Blackwell Primary School
1.3 km • East Grinstead
Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, East Grinstead
1.76 km • East Grinstead
Other
Brambletye School
1.98 km • East Grinstead
Other
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
2.12 km • East Grinstead
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sackville School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
Sackville School has 1,599 pupils, with a capacity of 1,642.
Sackville School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sackville School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sackville School is Ms Jo Meloni.
Sackville School is at Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Sackville School: Has a sixth form.
Sackville School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Jo Meloni
Lewes Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3TY
01342410140
www.sackville.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Location
RH19 3TY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 126089
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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