Carden Nursery and Primary School

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

Brighton, BN18LU Ofsted: Good 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
43.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 51.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
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
4 October 2011
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
County Oak Avenue
Brighton, BN18LU
Phone
1273916606
Website
carden.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131789
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
County Oak Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LU
Website
www.carden.brighton-hove.sch.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
366
Free School Meals
38.4% (141 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
9.6% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
51.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 104.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
366 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we aspire, learn, achieve and thrive."

Respect Courage Kindness Safety Aspiration

We are a School of Sanctuary. This means that we are a welcoming school to everyone and have a greater understanding of the challenges faced by people seeking refugee status.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Laura Sibley welcomes families and emphasizes an inclusive, safeguarding-focused and caring community, highlighting partnership with parents to provide the best possible education and life skills.

Facilities

Three large playing fields Indoor swimming pool on-site Two dedicated forest school/outdoor learning areas Outdoor learning areas (Reception-specific) Playground with newly installed equipment Patio areas for each year group Orchard Secure pond area Spacious indoor sports hall Two IT and technology centres Dedicated Speech and Language Centre Music centre Library Second sports hall for Key Stage 1 Direct access to outdoor space from every classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Gold Mark Sports provision Farm School status (twinned with Balmer Farm) Carden Learning Journey with 5 core values and 13 learning journey skills National Curriculum coverage (Year 1-6) and Development Matters (EYFS) with cross-curricular links Sounds-Write phonics and Talk for Writing/Reading programs Purple Mash computing scheme and internet safety education Extensive outdoor learning and dedicated outdoor spaces 35 clubs offered last year (22 sports, 13 non-sports) with a focus on enrichment

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Carden has a dedicated Speech and Language Centre; SENDCo leads SEND provision.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by Brighton and Hove Local Authority; contact 01273 293653 or visit the Brighton & Hove Council School Admissions website for information.

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