Carlton Hill Primary School
BRIGHTON, BN2 9HS · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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6th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 1,647 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Carlton Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Carlton Hill Primary School
Overview
Carlton Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "nurturing and successful" environment where pupils receive a "joyful welcome." Leaders have fostered a "caring culture" with high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "kind, respectful and polite" and achieve significantly above national averages in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils make "very strong progress" in reading, writing and mathematics, with achievements "significantly above national averages" by Year 6.
- The school provides "impressive" expertise to support pupils’ mental health and well-being, ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "thriving".
- Relationships are a strength, underpinned by a "caring culture" and "exceptional" pastoral care, including dedicated spaces like the mentoring room.
- The curriculum is "rich" and well-designed, with effective phonics teaching and "highly developed" science and geography provisions.
- Staff morale is "excellent" with no concerns about workload, and governors provide an "effective balance of support and challenge".
Areas to improve
- Lesson tasks are not always "precisely designed" to ensure key knowledge is remembered long-term, meaning some pupils do not fully understand or retain curriculum content.
- The school must ensure activities help pupils "securely learn content successfully in all classes and subjects" to address gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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