Woodingdean Primary School
School Name: Woodingdean Primary School Address: Warren Road, Woodingdean Town/City: Brighton County: East Sussex Postcode: BN2 6BB Telephone Number: 01273 680811 Website: http://www.woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2026 Trust: The Compass Partnership Of Schools
Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Chumnansin Capacity: 420 Gender: Mixed
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.