St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Address: Preston Road, Withdean
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN1 6UT
Telephone Number: 01273 553813
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Smith
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 220 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114546
DfE Number: 846/3318
UKPRN: 10076885
UPRN: 22169249
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Pavilion (E14001130)
Electoral Ward: Preston Park (E05015409)
Diocese: RC02(Diocese of Arundel and Brighton)

Easting & Northing: 530307E, 106872N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 50.41" N 0° 9' 0.97" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRRWX+WV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Dorothy Stringer School (0.6km)
  2. Varndean College (0.7km)
  3. Balfour Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove (0.9km)
  5. Stanford Infant School (1.0km)
  6. Varndean School (1.0km)
  7. Windlesham School (1.1km)
  8. Cardinal Newman Catholic School (1.2km)
  9. Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.3km)
  10. Downs Junior School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Catherine Brace - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 4 March 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Costello - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Monsignor John Hull - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2025.
  • Father John Hull - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 November 2029.
  • Dr James Kilmartin - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Miss Carina Pereira - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 September 2029.
  • Mr Simon Ramsden - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 September 2028.
  • Mrs Marie Rouse-Williams - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 September 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Silva - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2025.
  • Mrs Janet Silva - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 14 September 2026.
  • Mr Laurentius Vlaar - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2028.