The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr Ben Massey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Elm Grove, Elm Grove Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairlight Primary School
Primary · 457m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · 478m away
St Luke's Primary School
Primary · 504m away
Coombe Road Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Kings Brighton
Independent · 947m away
Royal Spa Nursery School
Nursery · 997m away
Tarnerland Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Queen's Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elm Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elm Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elm Grove Primary School?
Elm Grove Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elm Grove Primary School take?
Elm Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elm Grove Primary School?
Elm Grove Primary School is in Brighton, BN2 3ES, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elm Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elm Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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