Open State Secondary Mixed

Weald School, The

Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RY
1,784 Pupils
1,812 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
12.80% FSM %
891 Boys
893 Girls
About Weald School, The

Weald School, The is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in West Sussex, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,784 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,812. Current headteacher: Sarah Edwards.

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 Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Horsham
Parliamentary Constituency Horsham
Ward Billingshurst
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 10006852
URN 126068
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Nicola Waters Chair of Governors 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Bartlett Governor 15/07/2024 14/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Earl Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Sarah Edwards Governor 01/01/2021 01/01/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Craig Gale Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sophia Goodway Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Hawley Governor 10/07/2023 09/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Jo Hindhaugh Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Jordan Governor 22/03/2023 21/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Lerche Governor 22/03/2023 26/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Nicholson Governor 11/12/2023 10/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Tim Puddefoot Governor 17/03/2022 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Weald School, The is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Billingshurst, West Sussex.
Weald School, The has 1,784 pupils, with a capacity of 1,812.
Weald School, The caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Weald School, The is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Weald School, The is Mrs Sarah Edwards.
Weald School, The is at Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RY, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Weald School, The: Has a sixth form.
Weald School, The is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Edwards
Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 126068
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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