The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr Rob Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
37 Middle Street, Middle Street Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 531m away
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Primary · 616m away
Carlton Hill Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Tarnerland Nursery School
Nursery · 942m away
Brighton Girls GDST
Independent · 979m away
Royal Spa Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Kings Brighton
Independent · 1.2km away
Queen's Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Middle Street Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Middle Street Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Middle Street Primary School?
Middle Street Primary School currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middle Street Primary School take?
Middle Street Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Middle Street Primary School?
Middle Street Primary School is in Brighton, BN1 1AL, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middle Street Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Middle Street Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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