Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery

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

Brighton, BN26RH Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
22 May 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chalkland Rise
Woodingdean
Brighton, BN26RH

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114486
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Chalkland Rise, Woodingdean, Brighton, BN2 6RH
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
436 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
325
Free School Meals
28.6% (93 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 110.0
2023 105.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
325 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning is an Adventure!"

Respect Positivity

Head Teacher's Message

RKPS is an inclusive, ambitious, and community-focused school with a dynamic, creative curriculum and strong outdoor learning, including Forest School, led by a dedicated staff team. The school emphasizes empowering every child to thrive and notes Hugo, the therapy dog, as a valued member of the staff.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Russell Martin Academy Skateboarding RockSteady Martial Arts Spanish Nerf Club Art Club Ollie's Rhythm and Master Club CrossFit Kids Multi-Skills with Mr Hoad Forest School Club Choir

Facilities

Forest School Two sports fields Three playgrounds Giant slide CrinkleCragg Climbing Frame Half-Built House roleplay area Sand Dens

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap around care runs as Breakfast Club from 7:30am to 8:45am (with multiple options) and After School Club from 3:15pm to 5:30pm. All places must be booked and paid for in advance via the Arbor Parent App. There is a no debt and cashless policy.

Admissions Criteria

Priorities for space allocation include: Children in the care of a local authority, and previously looked after children; compelling medical or other exceptional reasons; sibling link; children transferring between a linked Infant and Junior School; other children.

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