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St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 13/11/2019Ages 3–11191 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Brighton, within the Brighton and Hove local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/11/2019, St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Brighton can view St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/11/2019
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence22.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher15.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals37.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language64.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-7%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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