Eastbrook Primary Academy
Brighton, BN42 4NF · West Sussex · primary school
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15th of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 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 — 7.7/10 against 3,450 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eastbrook Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 56 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? Since the higher standard attainment is 18.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between formal assessment points?
What Ofsted said about Eastbrook Primary Academy
Overview
Eastbrook Primary Academy is described as an "inclusive and vibrant school community" where pupils feel supported and behave well. While the early years provision is strong and personal development is a strength, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in teaching and curriculum implementation across the wider school.
Strengths
- Children in Reception receive a "well designed and sequenced" curriculum that effectively promotes communication and language skills.
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to learning" and behave well, contributing to a calm and orderly environment.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils benefiting from a "broad and inclusive approach" and opportunities that broaden their understanding of the world.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and the school’s support for mental health and attendance is "coherent" and "meticulous".
Areas to improve
- Phonics teaching is inconsistent because some staff lack "expert subject knowledge," meaning pupils are not supported sufficiently to become "confident, fluent readers."
- Support for pupils with SEND is not always "precise and targeted," resulting in inconsistent academic help and gaps in achievement.
- Assessment in the wider curriculum and mathematics is "not sufficiently developed," leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding that are not addressed.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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