St Martin's CofE Primary School
Brighton, BN2 3LJ · Brighton and Hove · primary school
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24th 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 — 3.1/10 against 1,749 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Martin's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 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 (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join dance, craft and art clubs, and play football and multi sports. Trips include the Houses of Parliament, I360, Blackland Farm Outdoor Centre and Portsmouth Historical Dockyard. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to close the gap with the national median in reading?
What Ofsted said about St Martin's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Martin’s CofE Primary School is described as a “highly nurturing” institution where pupils are “joyful, enthusiastic and thriving.” The report highlights a “welcoming, inclusive and ambitious” ethos, with leaders ensuring that “nobody misses out” from the rich opportunities provided.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “impeccable” and “exemplary,” creating an “oasis of calm” where pupils show “excellent self-regulation.”
- Personal development is “superb,” with pupils celebrating difference and having a “highly developed understanding of equality and diversity.”
- Reading improvement is “impressive,” with phonics taught “consistently well” and books “precisely matched” to support fluency.
- Early years provision ensures children make a “strong start,” with early language and mathematics skills “blossoming well.”
- Staff are “dedicated, proud, happy and well-supported,” contributing to a community where “learning flourishes.”
Areas to improve
- Assessment is “not fully embedded in some foundation subjects,” meaning teachers do not always “precisely identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- The school must ensure assessment is used “effectively across the whole curriculum” to help pupils securely learn key content.
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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