Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

Whiteway Lane, Brighton, BN2 7HB
176 Pupils
210 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
14.80% FSM %
102 Boys
74 Girls
About St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Brighton and the surrounding area in Brighton and Hove with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the South East region.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Rachel Kershaw.

Information on St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided 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 Kemptown and Peacehaven
Ward Rottingdean & West Saltdean
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075853
URN 114537
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Redfern Chair of Governors 07/08/2022 06/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Vanessa Britton (co-chair of governors) Governor 01/09/2022 23/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Victoria Greenough Governor 15/11/2021 14/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Judith Hewitt Governor 21/11/2019 20/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Hyde Governor 29/06/2023 28/06/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Samuel Lung Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Lucy Monti Governor 07/02/2022 06/02/2026 Elected by parents
Fr Anthony Moore Governor 26/10/2016 31/07/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Charlie Moss Governor 14/01/2025 13/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sodi Toby Governor 21/01/2022 01/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Grace Toby Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Joanne Vowles Governor 28/09/2018 27/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is Mrs Rachel Kershaw.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is at Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HB, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean: Does not have a sixth form.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Kershaw
Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114537
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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