The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 45% 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 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
- 324
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 44.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr Stuart McConnachie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Kenwards, Coldean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarden Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Moulsecoomb Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Homewood College
Special school · 1.9km away
Hertford Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Central Hub Brighton
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
Castledean School
Special school · 2.1km away
Uplands School
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Coldean Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coldean Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coldean Primary School?
Coldean Primary School currently has 324 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coldean Primary School take?
Coldean Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coldean Primary School?
Coldean Primary School is in Brighton, BN1 9EN, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coldean Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coldean Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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