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
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 38.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mrs Jane Joshi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hartington Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3LJ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Martin's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Martin's CofE Primary School?
St Martin's CofE Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Martin's CofE Primary School take?
St Martin's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Martin's CofE Primary School?
St Martin's CofE Primary School is in Brighton, BN2 3LJ, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Martin's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Martin's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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