Saltdean Primary School

A good community school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Saltdean Primary School.

Brighton, BN28HB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chiltington Way
Saltdean
Brighton, BN28HB
Phone
1273303358
Website
saltdeanprimary.org.uk/index.asp

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114479
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Chiltington Way, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8HB
Website
http://www.saltdeanprimary.org.uk/index.asp
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
640 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
566
Free School Meals
16.6% (94 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.9 (5.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 102.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
71
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
566 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Voyage of Discovery"

Belonging Resilience Integrity Consideration Curiosity

At Saltdean Primary School, we teach the agreed Brighton and Hove syllabus for Religious Education where different religions are explored through key themes. Schools must provide Religious Education but parents can ask for their children to be taken out of the whole lesson or part of it.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr J. Maxwell describing Saltdean as welcoming, warm and friendly; emphasizes ethos and values.

Facilities

Extensive grounds with trim trails Two wooden pirate ships Wild area Reading Circle Several playgrounds Large, well-drained field Two school halls ICT Suite Nurture Room ('The Lagoon') Library

Curriculum Highlights

Deliver the National Curriculum and the Early Years Curriculum Prepare children for the next stage in their learning Grow purposeful adults who will be able to function in the world Introduce pupils to a breadth of learning so when they are older they have a secure base on which to make choices about specialisms and interests Reflect the children’s lives and possibilities back to them

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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