Balfour Primary School
URN: 114382 • Brighton BN1 6NE
Overview
- Name
- Balfour Primary School
- URN
- 114382
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alan Gunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273507722
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balfour Road, Brighton BN1 6NE
Summary
Balfour Primary School is a community school located in Brighton, serving a mixed-gender student population of 682 pupils, with a capacity of 724. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that encourages a lifelong love of learning. Its core values focus on developing well-rounded citizens who embrace diversity and celebrate various cultures.
The curriculum at Balfour is designed to blend academic excellence with a wealth of opportunities both within and beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes the importance of sound values, promoting qualities such as responsibility, respect, reflection, and resilience among its pupils. This approach aims to prepare students to become responsible members of both their local and wider communities.
Balfour Primary School prides itself on being a dynamic and innovative learning community, dedicated to continuous improvement. The school encourages parental involvement and invites prospective families to visit and experience the vibrant school life firsthand. For any inquiries, parents can contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Balfour is designed to blend academic excellence with a wealth of opportunities both within and beyond the classroom. The school emphasizes the importance of sound values, promoting qualities such as responsibility, respect, reflection, and resilience among its pupils. This approach aims to prepare students to become responsible members of both their local and wider communities.
Balfour Primary School prides itself on being a dynamic and innovative learning community, dedicated to continuous improvement. The school encourages parental involvement and invites prospective families to visit and experience the vibrant school life firsthand. For any inquiries, parents can contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- https://t.co/Kwx9mr1dGh (other)
- Follow Us (other)
- e4education (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Ofsted section of our website (other)
- TTSAFind out more (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Luke's Primary School (76.3)
- Downs Infant School (70.1)
- Saltdean Primary School (68.5)
- St Nicolas CofE Primary School (66.5)
- Patcham Junior School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 724
- Pupils
- 682
- Boys
- 356
- Girls
- 326
- FSM %
- 11.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 682 | 356 | 326 | 724 | 11.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 681 | 365 | 316 | 750 | 10.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 732 | 381 | 351 | 842 | 7.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 732 | 381 | 351 | 842 | 7.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 762 | 398 | 364 | 872 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 785 | 403 | 382 | 872 | 6.00 |
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