Aldrington CofE Primary School
Hove, BN3 7QD · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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28th of 42 primary schools in Brighton and Hove we can score, 47 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,035 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aldrington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Cygnets Art Club, Debutots Drama & Storytelling, Drumming Club, and various Recorder Clubs. Sports options include BTM Basketball, Girls Football, Girls Netball, Street Dance, and Tennis. The Rebel Book Crew and Zylo Drama provide further creative opportunities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 412 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Aldrington CofE Primary School
Overview
Aldrington CofE Primary School provides an education that meets the expected standard across all key areas, including achievement, attendance, and leadership. The report describes a "friendly and welcoming atmosphere" where pupils feel valued, behave well, and are "well prepared for the next stage in their education."
Strengths
- Pupils "typically achieve well," with outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics generally close to or above the national average.
- Attendance is "consistently higher than the national average," supported by clear monitoring procedures and effective partnership with parents.
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced and ambitious," with a "well-established approach to teaching handwriting" and a securely embedded phonics programme.
- Staff create a "calm and purposeful atmosphere," ensuring classrooms are "quiet and studious places for pupils to learn."
- Inclusion is strong, with an "inclusive ethos" at the heart of the school; pupils with special educational needs are supported effectively through initiatives like 'The Nest'.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils produce "consistently high-quality work that reflects the breadth and depth of their learning across the curriculum."
- Teachers should use ongoing checks on pupils' progress to "systematically identify and respond to pupils' emerging needs," addressing current variability in adapting teaching.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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