Open State Primary Mixed

Balfour Primary School

Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NE
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Balfour Primary School
Brighton, BN1 6NE
682 Pupils
718 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
11.00% FSM %
356 Boys
326 Girls
About Balfour Primary School

Balfour Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 682 pupils on roll. School capacity: 718. Current headteacher: Alan Gunn.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Region South East
Administrative District Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency Brighton Pavilion
Ward Hollingdean & Fiveways
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072147
URN 114382
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Kirstin Baker Chair of Governors 31/03/2024 01/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shelley Baker Governor 21/10/2023 20/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michaela Francis-Hicks Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Alan Gunn Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Thomas Holman Governor 18/01/2024 19/01/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Victoria Jones Governor 28/11/2024 29/11/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Jordan Kaleta Governor 28/11/2024 29/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Ray Leake Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marcus Odair Governor 25/11/2022 24/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Alun Price Governor 24/11/2021 23/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Wood Governor 05/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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0.8 km • Brighton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Balfour Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.
Balfour Primary School has 682 pupils, with a capacity of 718.
Balfour Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Balfour Primary School is Mr Alan Gunn.
Balfour Primary School is at Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NE, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Balfour Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Balfour Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Alan Gunn
Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NE
01273507722
www.balfourprimary.co.uk/
Location
BN1 6NE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114382
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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