St Paul's Catholic College
Academy converter secondary school in Burgess Hill (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
Headteachers Welcome Private: About Us Headteachers Welcome Mr Carter Executive Headteacher It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to St Paul's Catholic College. We are a vibrant, high-achieving Catholic school where every student is known, valued and supported to flourish.
We are proud to be a community shaped by Gospel values, where learning goes hand-in-hand with care, compassion and a strong sense of purpose. At St Paul's, education is about far more than exam results. We believe in nurturing the whole person, spiritually, socially, morally and academically, so that every child can grow into the person God calls them to be.
With high aspirations, deep-rooted values and a real sense of belonging, our students are inspired to aim high, support one another and carry hope into the world. Whether through academic challenge, leadership opportunities, faith in action or simply everyday kindness, we see our mission come to life in the way our students live, serve and grow.
I hope you find something of our spirit as you explore this website, and I warmly invite you to visit us in person to experience St Paul's for yourself.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 148753
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Constituency
- Mid Sussex
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ron Ekins | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Richard Goddard Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Stewart | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Bernadette Heppell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Mary Ericson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jason Ashman | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ronald Ekins | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ruth De Mierre | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Louise Murphy | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Robert Carter | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mr Michael Joyce Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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