WELCOME FROM THE HEADTEACHER 2026

Dear Visitors, Families and Friends,

A very warm welcome to Fairlight Primary and Nursery School.

Whether you are a prospective parent, a current member of our school community, a former pupil returning for a visit, or simply interested in learning more about our school, I hope our website gives you a genuine sense of what makes Fairlight such a special place.

Take a look around and I think you will quickly discover that Fairlight is a school full of energy, ambition, kindness and opportunity. Our children are curious, creative and caring. Our staff are dedicated, talented and passionate. Together, we work hard every day to ensure that every child receives the very best education, support and experiences possible.

OUR SCHOOL – A QUICK GLIMPSE

Our website provides just a snapshot of school life. It captures some of the learning, achievements, events and opportunities that make Fairlight unique.

As you explore, you will see a school that is vibrant, inclusive and incredibly busy. A school where children are encouraged to dream big, work hard and believe in themselves.

You will find pupils performing on stage, competing on sports fields, exploring the outdoors, conducting scientific investigations, creating amazing artwork and, most importantly, developing into confident and successful young people.

In many ways, Fairlight really is a school for superheroes.

Not the kind that wear capes (although we do occasionally have fundraising days that suggest otherwise), but the kind who show courage, resilience, kindness and determination every single day.

WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT US

Parents rightly want to know what a school is really like.

One of the things I am most proud of is the strong reputation Fairlight has built within our community and across Brighton & Hove over many years.

If Ofsted reports are important to you, you can read our latest report and see how inspectors viewed the school:

https://www.fairlight.brighton-hove.sch.uk/head-teachers-office/ofsted-report 

If school performance and outcomes are important to you, you can explore our results and achievements here:

View School Performance Information

However, websites, reports and data only ever tell part of the story.

The best way to understand Fairlight is to visit us, walk through the building, meet our staff, talk to our children and experience the warmth, happiness and ambition that make our school community so special.

ABOUT ME

I am incredibly privileged to be the Headteacher of Fairlight Primary and Nursery School and, as I begin my twenty-first year leading the school, I remain just as passionate about the job as I was when I first started.

I am probably a little biased, but I genuinely believe Fairlight is one of the most remarkable schools in the city.

My connection with Brighton runs deep. I was born and brought up locally, attended a local secondary school, studied at the University of Brighton and have spent my career serving schools and communities across the city.

Brighton is an amazing place to live, learn and grow up. It is a city full of diversity, creativity and opportunity, and I am committed to ensuring that every child who attends Fairlight has the opportunity to thrive and succeed, regardless of their starting point.

Alongside my role as Headteacher, I continue to work across the city supporting school improvement and collaboration between schools. I have been fortunate to work with school leaders, governors, local authority colleagues and partners to help strengthen education for all children in Brighton & Hove, particularly our most vulnerable learners.

And yes, for those wondering, I am still a proud Brighton & Hove Albion season ticket holder. Supporting the Albion continues to teach valuable life lessons about resilience, patience and hope—although thankfully not quite as many as it used to. Up the Albion!

LOOKING AHEAD

At Fairlight, we are ambitious for every child.

We want our pupils to achieve highly, develop confidence, discover their talents, embrace differences, contribute positively to their community and leave us ready for the next stage of their education and their lives.

We are proud of everything we have achieved together, but we are equally excited about the future.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. I hope it gives you a flavour of what makes Fairlight such an extraordinary place to learn and work.

I look forward to welcoming you to our school and sharing our story with you in person.

Damien Jordan
Headteacher
Fairlight Primary and Nursery School