What is Coldean Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Coldean Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Coldean Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Coldean Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, for ages 3–11.

Where is Coldean Primary School?

Coldean Primary School is in Brighton, BN1 9EN (Brighton and Hove local authority).

How many pupils attend Coldean Primary School?

Coldean Primary School has around 324 pupils on roll.

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Coldean Primary School

Goodgraded 06/12/2022Ages 3–11324 pupils

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Brighton, BN1 9EN

Brighton and Hove

Coldean Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Brighton, within the Brighton and Hove local authority. The school has around 324 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2022, Coldean Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Brighton can view Coldean Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Brighton (BN1 9EN), Coldean Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 06/12/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-23%

Expected standard (RWM)-23%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake47.9%

Free school meals47.9%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language13.9%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing92.1%

Attendance92.1%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher18.7

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Brighton

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