The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 52%
- FSM
- 37%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Trust
- EKO TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Dower (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1XS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrackenbury Primary School
Primary · 533m away
St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Primary · 584m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 668m away
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Primary · 983m away
Hill Park School
Special school · 1.0km away
Downs Park School
Special school · 1.0km away
Goldstone Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hove Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Benfield Primary School?
Benfield Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benfield Primary School take?
Benfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Benfield Primary School?
Benfield Primary School is in Brighton, BN41 1XS, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Benfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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