Brunswick Primary School
Hove, BN3 1RP · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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37th 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 — 3.4/10 against 3,314 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Brunswick Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 586 pupils against a stated capacity of 936. 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 plan to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who did not reach the expected standard in 2024/25? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 586?
What Ofsted said about Brunswick Primary School
Overview
Brunswick Primary School is rated as ‘Requires improvement’ for overall effectiveness and the quality of education, though it achieves ‘Good’ for behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision. Leaders acknowledge that past leadership changes negatively impacted education quality, but recent actions are driving rapid improvements in attendance, behaviour, and reading. However, inconsistencies in teaching across the full curriculum mean pupils are not yet learning as well as they should in all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read well, with staff effectively teaching phonics and providing quick support for those needing help.
- Early years provision is ‘much more effective’, offering a ‘rich and stimulating environment’ that supports communication and engagement.
- Pupils feel safe in ‘calm classrooms’ within a ‘caring and nurturing environment’, valuing diversity and inclusion.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils having an ‘age-appropriate understanding of online safety’ and healthy relationships.
- Governors hold leaders to account, and there is a ‘democratic culture’ where pupils have a voice in school improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must precisely identify and sequence detailed knowledge in all subjects so pupils systematically build understanding over time.
- The school needs to ensure teachers deliver the intended curriculum consistently well, as current teaching methods do not always help pupils build on prior learning.
- Checks on curriculum implementation are required to ensure all teachers follow plans and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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