Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Brighton and Hove, BN3 7QA · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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10th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 4,205 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 614 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Overview
Pupils achieve well across the school, with national assessment outcomes in line with or above national averages. The school delivers a "well-sequenced, bilingual curriculum" that helps pupils build secure knowledge in both English and Spanish. However, inconsistent behaviour management and low-level disruption in lessons currently interrupt learning for too many pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils make "secure progress" through the curriculum, developing strong foundations in reading, communication, and mathematics.
- Staff create a "language-rich environment" using visual aids and symbols to clarify concepts in both English and Spanish.
- The school fosters an "inclusive culture" where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access learning meaningfully alongside peers.
- Pupils feel safe and valued, benefiting from a "coherent" personal development programme and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
- Leaders actively remove barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they can participate fully in school life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have "consistently high expectations" of pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning to reduce low-level disruption.
- Leaders should continue their work to ensure all groups of pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, attend school more regularly.
- Leaders should embed the approach to handwriting so pupils acquire the necessary foundational skills and fluency.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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