St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Address: Locks Hill, Portslade
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN41 2LA
Telephone Number: 01273 418026
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Andy Richbell
Capacity: 436
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 416 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18%

Location and administration

URN: 114560
DfE Number: 846/3333
UKPRN: 10072461
UPRN: 22173456
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Hove and Portslade (E14001296)
Electoral Ward: South Portslade (E05015414)
Diocese: CE10(Diocese of Chichester)

Easting & Northing: 525678E, 106082N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 28.54" N 0° 12' 58.54" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRQRM+GF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ms Carly Dockerill - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 February 2027.
  • Mr Larne Fuller - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Ms Liz Haywood - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Beth Linfield-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mr Sandy Matthews - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Sandy Matthews - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Miss Jennifer Moisander - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
  • Mr Jason Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2029.
  • Mr Andy Gregor Richbell - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Stabb - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Father David Martin Swyer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Michelle Turner - Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 December 2026.