The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 51% 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 308
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 50.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Miss Sarah Miller (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Heath Hill Avenue, Lower Bevendean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 4JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoulsecoomb Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Coombe Road Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Downs View Special School
Special school · 1.6km away
Homewood College
Special school · 1.6km away
Woodingdean Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hertford Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
City Academy Whitehawk
Primary · 1.8km away
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bevendean Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bevendean Primary School and Nursery?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bevendean Primary School and Nursery take?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bevendean Primary School and Nursery?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery is in Brighton, BN2 4JP, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bevendean Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Bevendean Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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