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Southway Junior School

Southway, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU
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Southway Junior School
Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU
362 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
16.00% FSM %
161 Boys
201 Girls
About Southway Junior School

Southway Junior School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 362 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Vanessa Smith.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Mid Sussex
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Sussex
Ward Burgess Hill Victoria
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
UKPRN 10075075
URN 125941
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elinor Wood Chair of Governors 25/01/2022 25/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Donson Governor 15/12/2021 02/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Judith Groome Governor 22/09/2021 21/09/2029 Appointed by LA
Mrs Samantha MacGregor Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Christopher MacInnis Governor 19/06/2024 18/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerrie Niblett Governor 02/04/2025 01/04/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Charlotte Slade Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Vanessa Smith Governor 15/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Laura Whitman Governor 05/03/2024 04/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Nick Winder Governor 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The Gattons Infant School
0.34 km • Burgess Hill
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St Paul's Catholic College
0.93 km • Burgess Hill
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
1.06 km • Burgess Hill
Other
Hambrook School
1.37 km • Burgess Hill
Other
The Burgess Hill Academy
1.44 km • Burgess Hill
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Woodlands Meed
1.51 km • Burgess Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southway Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.
Southway Junior School has 362 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Southway Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Southway Junior School is Mrs Vanessa Smith.
Southway Junior School is at Southway, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Southway Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Southway Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Vanessa Smith
Southway, Burgess Hill, RH15 9SU
01444233824
www.southwayjunior.co.uk
Location
RH15 9SU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 125941
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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