Brighton & Hove City Council

Statutory Notice for the proposed closure of Middle Street Primary School, Brighton

Notice is given in accordance with section 15(1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, as amended, and the School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) Regulations 2013 that Brighton & Hove City Council, Hove Town Hall, Hove, Norton Road, BN3 3BQ is proposing to discontinue Middle Street Primary School, Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL with effect from 31 August 2026.

Middle Street Primary School is a community primary school.

Should the decision to discontinue the school be agreed, all children attending Middle Street Primary School will be offered a place in local schools for September 2026. As of February 2026, 65 children were on roll who are aged 4 to 11.

This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the full proposal can be obtained from the Education and Learning Service, Brighton & Hove City Council, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ or by contacting Education and Learning on 01273 293653 or via email on schoolorganisation@brighton-hove.gov.uk

The full proposal is also on the Brighton & Hove City Council website at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/schools and on Middle Street Primary School’s website.

Within four weeks from the date of publication of this proposal (i.e. by 5pm on 5 May 2026), any person may object to or make comments on the proposal

· On our online consultation portal:   Consultation on the proposal to close Middle St... | Brighton & Hove City Council

· by email to schoolorganisation@brighton-hove.gov.uk

· by writing to Richard Baker, Head of Education, Brighton & Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ

All statutory consultation requirements relating to these proposals have been complied with.

Signed:  Deb Austin, Corporate Director for Families, Children and Wellbeing, Brighton & Hove City Council

Publication Date:   8 April 2026