Goldstone Primary School
Hove, BN3 7JW · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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13th 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 — 3.5/10 against 3,623 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goldstone 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 the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, Eco Committee, and football, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 659 pupils against a stated capacity of 704. 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 maths? What specific activities does the Eco Committee undertake during the term? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Goldstone Primary School
Overview
Goldstone Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive in a friendly and supportive environment. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with children described as "happy, active and excited to learn" and confident in their interactions with staff. Leaders have established a broad and ambitious curriculum that is logically ordered, ensuring pupils build knowledge systematically across most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and listened to, with bullying not being a concern; they "trust that adults care for them."
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with systematic phonics teaching helping pupils become "increasingly fluent and confident."
- Staff know pupils well, providing "thoughtful provision" that ensures those needing additional support feel included and experience success.
- The school fosters a strong community spirit, with pupils engaging in clubs, sporting achievements, and projects like ‘Our City, Our World’.
- Governors support the school effectively, using information to monitor leaders’ actions while considering staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not sufficiently identify essential knowledge, resulting in "gaps in their knowledge" for some pupils.
- Leaders should continue to review and refine the curriculum to ensure pupils build all necessary knowledge across all subjects for future education stages.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with strong systems in place to identify concerns, ensure staff suitability, and act swiftly to secure help for pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 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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