Sackville School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in East Grinstead, England. In 2020, the number of students was approximately 1670. Sackville is one of two state-funded secondary schools in the town, the other being Imberhorne School. History The school was founded in 1859 as a national church school. Originally on De la Warr Road, where Chequer Mead lies today, in 1951 the school was renamed Sackville and in 1964, it was moved to its current location on Lewes Road. 1970 saw the school's first comprehensive intake, following the rapidly growing local housing estate building developments. In 2004, Sackville's name was changed back from Sackville Community College to Sackville School. The school's emblem is the red rose of the Duchy of Lancaster of which East Grinstead was once a part. The headteacher is Ms Jo Meloni. There are seven year groups, including a sixth form of two years. Each year group has a year tutor (Head of Year). In 2019, the school was rated good by Ofsted. Curriculum The Key Stage 5 offer at Sackville includes: Art and Design Biology Physics Chemistry Business Studies Computer Science Drama and Theatre Economics English Language English Literature Film Studies Geography History Law Mathematics Further Mathematics Media Studies French German Spanish Music Photography Politics Product Design Psychology Religious studies Sociology Sport and Physical Education Textiles Notable former pupils William Adkin (1990-), cricketer Gavin Collins (1966-), Church of England bishop Nicola Edgington (1980-), murderer. Laura van der Heijden (1997-), cellist Katherine Joy, Reader in Geology at the University of Manchester Jane Leeves (1972-), actress (played Daphne in Frasier) Drew Pearce (1975-), film and television writer and producer Lance Price (1958-), journalist and political commentator Rob Cross (1990-), professional darts player References External links Sackville's Website Educational institutions established in 1859 East Grinstead Community schools in West Sussex 1859 establishments in England Secondary schools in West Sussex