The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 476
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 16.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr Ian Lopatin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bankside, Westdene, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5GN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPatcham House Special School
Special school · 849m away
Downs View Life Skills College
Special school · 849m away
Patcham Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Patcham Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Adina School
Independent · 1.6km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Dorothy Stringer School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westdene Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westdene Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westdene Primary School?
Westdene Primary School currently has 476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westdene Primary School take?
Westdene Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westdene Primary School?
Westdene Primary School is in Brighton, BN1 5GN, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westdene Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westdene Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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