The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
23% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Kershaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean take?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is in Brighton, BN2 7HB, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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