SchoolScoresPatcham Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8TA
01273 087513 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 May 2015.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
122 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 Joint 15th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 21st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 94 parents who had raised a concern 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 33 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 21st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 36%). 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
81 pupils in this year group.
72% — 12 points above the Brighton and Hove average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 Brighton and Hove. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 32nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 26.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 17.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 30th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 18.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 20th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 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
- Patcham Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Carden Nursery and Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westdene Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Balfour Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coldean Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertford Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moulsecoomb Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downs Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanford Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Patcham Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Patcham Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Patcham Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Patcham Junior School?
83% of the 122 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Patcham Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114372.
- 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.