Weald School, The
Community secondary school in Billingshurst (West Sussex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Weald is a warm and friendly school where our ethos is that everyone is valued and has a vital role to play to make it an excellent place to learn, grow and thrive. Our vision is summed up in two words: opportunity and community.
We know that young people learn best by being provided with opportunities to take risks while feeling safe, to seek out challenges while being supported and to embrace failure while understanding that this makes us all stronger.
We are fortunate and grateful that our community of students, staff, parents/carers, governors and wider locality works harmoniously together to create our unique environment. Students leave school ready and equipped for a bright future ahead. Students at The Weald achieve well academically but equally importantly they become outstanding citizens, ready for life beyond school.
Relationships are key to this success, alongside rigorous standards and attention to detail. Our young people know that smart uniform, excellent attendance and punctuality, and above all respect are our expected norms.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Photography
- Textiles
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 126068
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Horsham
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (18 current, 7 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicola Waters | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Stephanie Tempest | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Karl John | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Simon Green | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Rosa Chidgey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr David Wood | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Dan White | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Abi Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Bartlett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Keef Sloan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jon Williamson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Alex Nicholson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Hawley | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steve Earl | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Jo Hindhaugh | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tim Jordan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Sophia Goodway | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Headteacher Sarah Edwards | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Terry Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Tim Puddefoot Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Craig Gale Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Stephanie Tempest Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Tim Puddefoot Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rachel Terry Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Jemma Rigby Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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