Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Nicolas CofE Primary School

Locks Hill, Brighton, BN41 2LA
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St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Brighton, BN41 2LA
428 Pupils
436 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
16.60% FSM %
235 Boys
193 Girls
About St Nicolas CofE Primary School

St Nicolas CofE 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 Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 428 pupils on roll. School capacity: 436. Current headteacher: Andy Richbell.

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 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 Hove and Portslade
Ward South Portslade
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
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 10072461
URN 114560
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Sandy Matthews Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Father David Swyer Chair of Governors 02/07/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katy Twyning Chair of Governors 17/01/2023 01/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Carly Dockerill Governor 07/02/2023 06/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Larne Fuller Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Liz Haywood Governor 22/05/2024 21/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Beth Linfield-Smith Governor 02/07/2021 01/07/2025 Elected by parents
Beth Linfield-Smith Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sandy Matthews Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Jennifer Moisander Governor 19/03/2024 18/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Richardson Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Andy Richbell Governor 01/09/2009 01/09/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Brackenbury Primary School
0.19 km • Brighton
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Peter Gladwin Primary School
0.46 km • Brighton
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Hill Park School
0.51 km • Brighton
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Benfield Primary School
0.59 km • Brighton
Other
Hove Micro-School
0.61 km • Southwick
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
0.95 km • Brighton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Nicolas CofE Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Brighton, Brighton and Hove.
St Nicolas CofE Primary School has 428 pupils, with a capacity of 436.
St Nicolas CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Nicolas CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Nicolas CofE Primary School is Mr Andy Richbell.
St Nicolas CofE Primary School is at Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LA, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Nicolas CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Nicolas CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andy Richbell
Locks Hill, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2LA
01273418026
www.stnicolas.brighton-hove.sch.uk/
Location
BN41 2LA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114560
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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