Benfield Primary School — Primary School in Brighton

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Benfield Primary School

Brighton, BN41 1XS

211 Pupils

405 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

37.00% FSM %

88 Boys

123 Girls

About Benfield Primary School

Benfield Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Brighton and Hove, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 405. Current headteacher: Andrew Dower.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Brighton and Hove or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Brighton and Hove
Region	South East
Administrative District	Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency	Hove and Portslade
Ward	South Portslade
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
Trust / Sponsor	EKO TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2024
UKPRN	10095792
URN	151063
Data Last Updated	24-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Peter Jones	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Molly Atwell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	20/09/2023	01/05/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr Gareth Howard	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	21/02/2024	20/02/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Peter Jones	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Aleya Khatun	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	23/01/2025	22/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laura Saunders	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Leighanne Walker	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jennie Wylie	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board