The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 341
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr Alister Sutherland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPatcham Infant School
Primary · 362m away
Patcham House Special School
Special school · 575m away
Downs View Life Skills College
Special school · 575m away
Adina School
Independent · 988m away
Carden Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Westdene Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Varndean School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Dorothy Stringer School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Patcham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Patcham Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Patcham Junior School?
Patcham Junior School currently has 341 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Patcham Junior School take?
Patcham Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Patcham Junior School?
Patcham Junior School is in Brighton, BN1 8TA, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Patcham Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Patcham Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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