Bevendean Primary School and Nursery

A not judged community school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bevendean Primary School and Nursery.

Brighton, BN24JP Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 71.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
19 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Heath Hill Avenue
Lower Bevendean
Brighton, BN24JP
Phone
1273681292
Website
bevendeanprimaryschoolandnursery.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114485
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Heath Hill Avenue, Lower Bevendean, Brighton, BN2 4JP
Website
https://www.bevendeanprimaryschoolandnursery.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
326
Free School Meals
49.5% (161 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.8% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
71.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
71.0 (+12.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 110.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
326 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

inclusion nurturing kindness support

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Mark Dally describes Bevendean as an excellent, inclusive school with engaged pupils and a strong staff team; notes Deaf provision via The Launchpad and aims for high-quality teaching; cites Ofsted praise of safeguarding and pupil outcomes.

Facilities

wildlife area pond 3 playgrounds 2 fields dedicated sensory room sensory areas throughout the school Launchpad acoustically treated rooms (3) two Launchpad classrooms visual aids/radio aids/soundfields Deaf provision and BSL/sign-supported English support in Launchpad

Curriculum Highlights

Phonics Shed phonics programme (Reception and KS1) Letterjoin handwriting programme Maths emphasising problem solving, fluency and precise language PSHE education emphasising wellbeing and healthy relationships Reading across the curriculum with strong phonics training Bevendean Programme of Study for Computing

SEND Provision

Pupils with SEND are well supported; needs are identified and information is provided to teachers; school works with Brighton and Hove Inclusion Support Service (BHISS) and other agencies; there is a wide range of interventions delivered by TAs and class TAs, plus a Rainbow Room for emotional support and strong parent partnerships.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription priorities include: 1) children in care or previously in care; 2) compelling medical or other exceptional reasons for attending; 3) children with a brother or sister at Bevendean or a linked junior school; 4) children transferring between linked Infant and Junior schools; 5) other children; admission decisions consider distance when allocating places.

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