SchoolScoresEastbrook Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Manor Hall Road, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4NF
01273 874050 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
190 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Brighton comparisons use the 23 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Brighton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 89 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 18th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 156 parents who had raised a concern 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 39 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 17% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 47%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Brighton figures pool parents at the Brighton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
68% — 8 points above the West Sussex average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 42 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Brackenbury Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicolas CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glebe Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peter Gladwin Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmbush Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mile Oak Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goldstone Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eastbrook Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Eastbrook Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Eastbrook Primary Academy?
71% of the 190 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Eastbrook Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eastbrook Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put Eastbrook Primary Academy as their first choice for 42 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139674.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.