Fairlight Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fairlight Primary School
Address: St Leonard's Road
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN2 3AJ
Telephone Number: 01273 601270
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Damien Jordan
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 393 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.6%

Location and administration

URN: 114487
DfE Number: 846/2165
UKPRN: 10070815
UPRN: 22183482
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Pavilion (E14001130)
Electoral Ward: Hanover & Elm Grove (E05015403)

Easting & Northing: 532123E, 105614N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 8.23" N 0° 7' 29.79" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRVPG+62

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Alexia Buzgya - Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 May 2028.
  • Alison Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
  • Mr Paul Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Mr Joe Hilling - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Damien ???? Jordan ???? - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2008 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Michelle McCann - Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2026.
  • Mrs Michelle McCann - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2030.
  • Kim O'Byrne - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 30 January 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Parker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 March 2029.
  • Irenee Rose - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2029.
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