Coldean Primary School
Community primary school in Brighton (Brighton and Hove).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Coldean Primary School we are extremely proud of all of the staff's commitment to ensure that the children within our care receive quality provision. We recognise the importance of educating the whole child, building on their strengths and celebrating individual's achievements.
We have worked hard to create a school community where everyone can be happy, healthy and have a zest for learning. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school. We respect the diversity of our community by accepting and learning from our differences. The positive relationships between staff (and indeed between staff and children) are fundamental to our success.
By working together to promote a sense of self-worth, we encourage self confidence, honesty and individual talents; establishing a sense of belonging and pride in our achievements. We promote fundamental British values through our spiritual, moral, social and cultural curriculum and our Golden Values .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
27 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Coding
- Computing
- Cricket
- Dance
- Debating
- Fencing
- Football
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Karate
- Music
- Netball
and 11 more
Awards
6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Modeshift STARSRecognised award
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 114384
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Ouassa | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Dawn Lorec Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Elizabeth Hewerdine | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Patricia Wood | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Tom Humphries | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Mohammed Alaqad | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gillian Angela Dover | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Justin Brentnall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rebecca Ouassa | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Nigel David Watson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Matthew Stuart McCONNACHIE | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2009 |
| Mrs Joanna Hopkins Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Samantha Ford Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Dawn Lorec Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record