Coldean Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Coldean Primary School
Address: Kenwards, Coldean
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN1 9EN
Telephone Number: 01273 094911
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Stuart McConnachie
Capacity: 406
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 309 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48%

Location and administration

URN: 114384
DfE Number: 846/2044
UKPRN: 10070819
UPRN: 22223944
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Pavilion (E14001130)
Electoral Ward: Coldean & Stanmer (E05015400)

Easting & Northing: 532933E, 108916N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 54.4" N 0° 6' 44.1" W
Plus Code: 9C2XVV8Q+24

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Carden Nursery and Primary School (1.2km)
  2. Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.5km)
  3. Moulsecoomb Primary School (1.6km)
  4. University of Sussex (1.8km)
  5. Hertford Primary School (2.1km)
  6. Central Hub Brighton (2.1km)
  7. Patcham Junior School (2.2km)
  8. Patcham High School (2.2km)
  9. Varndean School (2.3km)
  10. Patcham Infant School (2.5km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Mohammed ALAQAD - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 August 2028.
  • Mr Justin Brentnall - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Mrs Gillian Angela Dover - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 February 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Ford - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Miss Elizabeth Hewerdine - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
  • Mrs Joanna Hopkins - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mr Tom Humphries - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Mrs Dawn LOREC - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2026.
  • Mrs Dawn LOREC - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Stuart McConnachie - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rebecca OUASSA - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2027.
  • Mrs Rebecca OUASSA - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mr Nigel David Watson - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mrs Patricia Wood - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 July 2030.