Bevendean Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
Address: Heath Hill Avenue, Lower Bevendean
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN2 4JP
Telephone Number: 01273 681292
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Petrina Ferris
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 317 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.8%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 114485
DfE Number: 846/2163
UKPRN: 10077252
UPRN: 22172894
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven (E14001129)
Electoral Ward: Moulsecoomb & Bevendean (E05015406)

Easting & Northing: 533920E, 106426N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 33.02" N 0° 5' 56.91" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRWV2+28

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Lorna Amys - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Michael Anscombe - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Farida Begum - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 July 2029.
  • Mark Dally - Governor. Appointed on 23 July 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Kate Danvers-Wright - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
  • Petrina Ferris - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Lara Hassell-Hart - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2029.
  • Lydia Majic - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2027.
  • Sarah Miller (Acting Headteacher) - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 8 June 2026.
  • Shahima Mohammed - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Adrian Strange - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2026.
  • Kendrick Tugwell - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2027.
  • Kendrick Tugwell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 January 2027.
  • Tom Way - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 22 January 2024.
  • Katharine Winks - Governor. Appointed on 10 June 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 June 2029.