SchoolScoresFairlight Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
St Leonard's Road, Brighton, BN2 3AJ
01273 601270 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 December 2014.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 Joint 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 100% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
45 pupils in this year group.
51% — 9 points below the Brighton and Hove average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 Brighton and Hove. 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 41 |
| Of those, offered a place | 41 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 189 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.1% | 26.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 18th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 17.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.1% | 18.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 34th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 13.9%* | 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
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elm Grove Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downs Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Coombe Road Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downs Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Luke's Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carlton Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertford Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Queen's Park Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- City Academy Whitehawk 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fairlight Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairlight Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Fairlight Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fairlight Primary School?
100% of the 94 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Fairlight Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fairlight Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 41 families put Fairlight Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 41 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 114487.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.