Elm Grove Primary School
Brighton, BN2 3ES · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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32nd 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elm Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Elm Grove Primary School
Overview
Elm Grove Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "kind and nurturing environment" where pupils feel "included" and "valued". Leaders maintain high ambitions for all pupils, supported by a well-planned curriculum and a culture of collaborative working.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "successfully designed to enable all pupils to be included in learning," with effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Behaviour is positive and orderly; pupils are "courteous towards one another" and understand the school rules to be "ready, respectful and safe."
- A "love of reading has been developed," with a now "consistent approach towards the teaching of early reading" that helps pupils learn to read more quickly.
- Leaders foster a "caring culture" where staff workload is managed carefully, and families are supported through initiatives like the "Pantry" for essential items.
- Pupils enjoy a "breadth of experiences," including various clubs and active roles in school life such as play leaders and council representatives.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine assessment systems in some foundation subjects to accurately determine "what pupils have remembered over time," addressing current gaps in learning.
- Extra training is planned to address "minor inconsistencies in staff’s delivery of phonics sessions" to ensure uniformity in early reading instruction.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and governors having a "common understanding of safeguarding" and knowing the procedures to follow if they have a concern.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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
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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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