
Balfour Primary School, located on Balfour Road in the vibrant city of Brighton, East Sussex, is a Local Authority maintained community primary school offering mixed-gender education for children aged 4 to 11. The school serves an urban catchment and currently has 682 pupils enrolled, just below its capacity of 718. With no religious affiliation, Balfour Primary is inclusive and diverse, reflecting the multicultural community it serves. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a lifelong love of learning, as evidenced by its motto and core values that emphasize excellence, diversity, and personal success. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, focusing solely on primary education from Reception through Year 6.
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4 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2
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Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Requires Improvement monitoring Visit
Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1