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Decision - Proposals for the future of Stanford Infant and Stanford Junior Schools

Brighton and Hove Council Decided 29 Jan 2026 for determination GET /api/coverage
Decision maker
Council
Report author
Richard Barker
Published
11 Feb 2026
Reference
7571

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1) That Full Council agreed to the discontinuation of Stanford Junior School from1 September 2026 and the prescribed alteration to Stanford Infant School to extend its age range from 4-7 years to 4-11 years, with effect from 1 September 2026, creating Stanford Primary School as an all-through primary school operating across both existing sites (Highcroft Villas, Brighton BN1 5PS and Stanford Road, Brighton BN1 5PR).

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The governing boards propose merging Stanford Infant School and Stanford Junior School from September 2026 into one all-through primary school operating across two sites. They believe the merger would provide a more consistent educational journey and improve the schools’ finances by reducing duplication and achieving economies of scale.

Recommendation
Merge Stanford Infant School and Stanford Junior School into a single all-through primary school on two sites from 1 September 2026.
Financial impact
The merger is expected to improve the schools’ budgetary position by around £120,000 or more per year, including estimated savings of approximately £100,000 in senior leadership, £40,000 per year in administration and £40,000 per year through more flexible working, offset by around £70,000 in lost lump-sum funding. The schools’ combined cumulative deficit is just below £500,000.
Decision maker
Cabinet members
Date in document
1 Oct 2025

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Children and pupilsParents and carersSchool staffTeaching assistants and higher level teaching assistantsGovernorsStaff unionsBrighton & Hove City Council

Next steps

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  • Complete the formal consultation from 29 September to 16 November 2025.
  • Analyse consultation feedback from 17 to 23 November 2025.
  • If proceeding, publish a statutory notice proposing the merger.
  • Allow a further representation period from 24 November to 21 December 2025.
  • Cabinet members are scheduled to consider the representations and evidence and make the final decision on 12 February 2026.
  • If approved, implement the merged school from 1 September 2026.
  • Carry out formal consultation with affected staff if the merger proceeds.

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