The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
20% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Ms Tamsen Beer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sussex Street, BRIGHTON, East Sussex, BN2 9HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTarnerland Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Royal Spa Nursery School
Nursery · 360m away
Queen's Park Primary School
Primary · 453m away
Kings Brighton
Independent · 669m away
St Luke's Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Brighton College
Independent · 834m away
Middle Street Primary School
Primary · 844m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 871m away
Questions parents ask
What is Carlton Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlton Hill Primary School?
Carlton Hill Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Hill Primary School take?
Carlton Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carlton Hill Primary School?
Carlton Hill Primary School is in BRIGHTON, BN2 9HS, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Carlton Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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