St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Brighton, BN2 0AH · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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41st 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 — 0.7/10 against 1,761 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel "happy and safe" at this "inclusive and welcoming" school, where they demonstrate "positive behaviour and love for learning." The inspection found that recent curriculum refinements have helped most pupils secure the necessary knowledge and skills, resulting in a "calm and purposeful" environment.
Strengths
- Teachers are "ambitious for pupils to achieve well," with a curriculum that "meets the needs of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)."
- The school has "prioritised reading," ensuring the "vast majority of pupils are fluent readers by key stage 2" through accurate delivery of the chosen scheme.
- Pupils become "active citizens," taking on leadership roles such as the Eco-Crew and school council, and making "positive contribution through fundraising."
- Staff "check pupils’ understanding carefully" and identify gaps accurately, allowing skilled staff to help pupils "narrow gaps swiftly."
- Governors are "knowledgeable and provide effective support and challenge to the school."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, activities are "less precisely designed," meaning pupils "do not always learn all the important knowledge the school intends."
- Some staff lack the "appropriate skills, knowledge and training" to deliver interventions effectively, so some pupils "do not catch up swiftly enough."
- Leaders do not "precisely evaluate the impact of their strategies to improve attendance," hindering the identification of the most effective activities.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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