Woodingdean Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Woodingdean Primary School
Address: Warren Road, Woodingdean
Town/City: Brighton
County: East Sussex
Postcode: BN2 6BB
Telephone Number: 01273 680811
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2026
Trust: The Compass Partnership Of Schools

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Chumnansin
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

Location and administration

URN: 152424
DfE Number: 846/2158
UKPRN: 10100172
UPRN: 22130967
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Brighton and Hove (E06000043)
Constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven (E14001129)
Electoral Ward: Woodingdean (E05015420)

Easting & Northing: 535385E, 105644N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 50' 6.49" N 0° 4' 43.09" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRWPC+3G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Darren Arbon - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Darren Arbon - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Mr Aaron Barnard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Aaron Barnard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Bishop - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mr Matthew Bishop - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mrs Gemma Chumnansin - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Chumnansin - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Sharon Cole - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Ms Sharon Cole - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Flair Doublet - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Flair Doublet - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 June 2028.
  • Mrs Naomi Fox - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Ms Naomi Fox - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Ms Charly Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Ms Charly Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Meeres - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Meeres - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2030.
  • Ms Natalie Woodford - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 November 2028.
  • Ms Natalie Woodford - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 March 2026.