Peter Gladwin Primary School
Brighton, BN41 2PA · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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4th 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 — 6.8/10 against 3,182 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| 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.
Peter Gladwin Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Street Dance with Jules, play football, netball, basketball, cycling, cricket, tag rugby, athletics and hockey, and participate in Brighton Festival’s Children’s Parade and the PGS Annual Art Exhibition. Trips include visiting museums, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Peter Gladwin Primary School
Overview
Peter Gladwin Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as proud of their “vibrant and inclusive school,” developing “impressively mature attitudes” and a strong sense of global citizenship. The school fosters a culture where pupils feel “loved and valued,” with high expectations for behaviour and learning that result in calm, respectful relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impressively mature attitudes” and are “kind and considerate towards each other,” with a clear understanding that discrimination is unacceptable.
- The curriculum has seen “significant improvements,” with key knowledge “precisely identified” to help pupils build and remember information securely over time.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a “strong start” and quickly developing confidence in reading, writing, and routines.
- Staff are “increasingly confident and skilled” due to regular training, and most feel their well-being and workload are considered in decision-making.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are “extremely confident speakers” thanks to opportunities to discuss ideas before writing.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils lack sufficient opportunities to practise problem-solving and reasoning in mathematics, meaning they do not regularly explain their mathematical thinking.
- Occasionally, staff fail to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge, resulting in misconceptions that are not addressed and leaving learning insecure for a few pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a “strong culture of safeguarding,” “systematic and meticulous” recruitment processes, and staff who are confident to report concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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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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