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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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