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Patcham Infant School

Highview Avenue South, Brighton, BN1 8WW
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Patcham Infant School
Brighton, BN1 8WW
278 Pupils
320 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
10.60% FSM %
146 Boys
132 Girls
About Patcham Infant School

Patcham Infant School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–7 based in Brighton and Hove, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 278 pupils on roll. School capacity: 320. Current headteacher: Helen Hawkins.

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 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 Patcham & Hollingbury
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076456
URN 114373
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Skeet Chair of Governors 09/02/2022 08/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Janet Johnson Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 26/01/2015 — N/A
Mr Richard Baker Governor 21/02/2024 20/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Blackwell Governor 16/07/2025 15/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Marie Buss Governor 16/07/2025 15/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Cooper Governor 16/07/2025 15/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kate Dorrian Governor 15/09/2021 14/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracey Grennan Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Helen Hawkins Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tom Hook Governor 16/11/2023 20/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Pettitt Governor 07/07/2021 06/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Michelle Race Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Patcham High School
0.25 km • Brighton
Other
Downs View Life Skills College
0.28 km • Brighton
Other
Patcham Junior School
0.36 km • Brighton
Other
Westdene Primary School
1.11 km • Brighton
Other
Varndean College
1.13 km • Brighton
Other
Carden Nursery and Primary School
1.31 km • Brighton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Patcham Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.
Patcham Infant School has 278 pupils, with a capacity of 320.
Patcham Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at Patcham Infant School is Mrs Helen Hawkins.
Patcham Infant School is at Highview Avenue South, Brighton, BN1 8WW, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Patcham Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Patcham Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Hawkins
Highview Avenue South, Brighton, BN1 8WW
01273509766
www.patchaminf.brighton-hove.sch.uk/
Location
BN1 8WW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114373
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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