Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF
191 Pupils
218 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
43.30% FSM %
114 Boys
77 Girls
About St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Brighton and Hove, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 191 pupils on roll. School capacity: 218. Current headteacher: Sarah Clayton.

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 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 Pavilion
Ward Regency
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076888
URN 114541
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Christina Bamin Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Chedgy Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Clayton Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Keating Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Gemma Nunes Governor 04/05/2021 04/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Juliette Sutherland Governor 17/10/2023 16/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Woodger Governor 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School has 191 pupils, with a capacity of 218.
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is Mrs Sarah Clayton.
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is at Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Clayton
Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114541
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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