Dudley Infant Academy
Academy converter primary school in Hastings (East 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
Dudley Infant Academy is a truly exciting place for children to attend and we are very proud of the learning opportunities we provide to all of them during their three years with us. We are pleased to welcome parents and their children to our wonderful academy.
At Dudley Infant Academy we aim to support all children in a safe and caring environment whilst providing exciting learning experiences. We also aim to work closely with parents and carers to develop children as learners and individuals so that they can succeed. Experiences include first-hand learning and use of the grounds and local area.
If you are thinking about securing a place for your child here at Dudley or have any questions then please contact the school office who will be delighted to help you arrange a visit. The academy can easily be contacted by email or telephone.
We are part of a family of academies We are proud to be part of the University of Brighton Academies Trust, a distinguished organisation dedicated to nurturing and supporting infant, primary, and secondary academies throughout Sussex.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Climbing
- Computing
- Football
- Music
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 140311
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Constituency
- Hastings and Rye
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (4 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Marks | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| David Marks Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bacon | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Joanne Luke | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Stuart Maclean | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Sarah Pryor Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Joanne Luke Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Danny Saxby Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stuart Maclean Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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