Mile Oak Primary School
Brighton, BN41 2WN · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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17th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,365 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 41% | 1.41 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 26% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mile Oak Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, dance, multisports, basketball, and karate clubs, and take part in the Daily Mile. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 342 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment to the national median? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mile Oak Primary School
Overview
Mile Oak Primary School is described as a ‘well-led’ institution where pupils feel ‘happy and safe’. Since the arrival of a new senior leadership team, there have been ‘rapid improvements in all aspects of school life’, resulting in a positive environment where staff have ‘high expectations’ for every pupil.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well designed’ in most subjects, with content ‘deliberately chosen to interest and inspire pupils’ and planned to ensure sequential knowledge building.
- Pupils ‘enjoy learning to read’, benefiting from ‘precisely taught’ phonics skills and a ‘love of books’ supported by well-stocked libraries.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to ‘successfully learn alongside their peers’.
- Personal development is strong, with a focus on helping pupils become ‘responsible citizens’ who understand respect, equality, and healthy lifestyles.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’ and are ‘proud to work at this school’, appreciating the improvements and professional development opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as art and history, ‘essential knowledge and skills... are not always clearly defined’, which can hinder what pupils remember. Leaders should ‘set out precisely the intended knowledge’ across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff well trained to spot risks and strong partnerships established with families and external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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