Sackville School, East Grinstead facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sackville School |
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Lewes Road
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England
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| Coordinates | 51°07′26″N 0°00′12″E / 51.1239°N 0.0033°E |
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| Type | Community school |
| Motto | "Together We Achieve" |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| Department for Education URN | 126089 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Jo Meloni |
| Staff | 200+ Staff Members |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1650 |
| Colour(s) | Turing, Angelou, Holmes, Attenborough, Yousafzai Communities. |
| Former Pupils | Old Sackvillians |
Sackville School is a school in East Grinstead, England. It's for both boys and girls, teaching students from age 11 to 18. In 2020, about 1670 students went to Sackville School. It's one of two main schools in the town. The other is Imberhorne School. The headteacher, who leads the school, is Jo Meloni.
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School History and Growth
Sackville School started a long time ago in 1859. It was first a church school. It was first on De la Warr Road. In 1951, it got the name Sackville. Then, in 1964, it moved to its current spot on Lewes Road.
Changes Over the Years
In 1970, the school welcomed all students, not just some. This happened as more homes were built nearby. In 2004, its name changed back to Sackville School from Sackville Community College. The school's symbol is a red rose. This rose is linked to the Duchy of Lancaster. East Grinstead used to be part of this area.
New Buildings and Leadership
A new building was added in 2007. It has a big sports hall and a gym. It also has offices and four classrooms. The current headteacher, Jo Meloni, joined the school in 2022. The school has seven year groups. This includes a special section called the Sixth Form for older students.
School Inspections
The school was last checked by Ofsted in 2024. Ofsted is a group that inspects schools in England. The inspection lasted two days. It confirmed the school's "good" rating from 2019.
Well-Known Former Students
Many students who went to Sackville School have become famous. Here are some of them:
- William Adkin (born 1990), a cricketer.
- Gavin Collins (born 1966), a bishop in the Church of England.
- Nick Harvey (born 1971), a composer who writes music.
- Laura van der Heijden (born 1997), a cellist who plays the cello.
- Katherine Joy, a geology expert at the University of Manchester.
- Jane Leeves (born 1961), an actress. She played Daphne in the TV show Frasier.
- Drew Pearce (born 1975), a writer and producer for movies and TV.
- Lance Price (born 1958), a journalist and political writer.
- Rob Cross (born 1990), a professional darts player.
