The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 41% 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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mrs Laura Sibley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
County Oak Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPatcham Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Coldean Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Adina School
Independent · 1.3km away
Patcham Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Varndean School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Patcham House Special School
Special school · 1.6km away
Downs View Life Skills College
Special school · 1.6km away
Homewood College
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carden Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carden Nursery and Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carden Nursery and Primary School?
Carden Nursery and Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carden Nursery and Primary School take?
Carden Nursery and Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carden Nursery and Primary School?
Carden Nursery and Primary School is in Brighton, BN1 8LU, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carden Nursery and Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carden Nursery and Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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