SchoolScoresPeter Gladwin Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA
01273 916592 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 February 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 |
| Early years | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 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
72 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 Joint 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th 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. | 86% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 10th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 52% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brighton. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%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
30 pupils in this year group.
77% — 17 points above the Brighton and Hove average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 71% | 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. | 105 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.3
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 24th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 26.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 17.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 18.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st 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% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 34th highest of 39 state primary schools in Brighton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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 Nicolas CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brackenbury Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benfield Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mile Oak Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastbrook Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hangleton Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goldstone Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holmbush Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glebe Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Peter Gladwin Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Peter Gladwin Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 February 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Peter Gladwin Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Peter Gladwin Primary School?
93% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Peter Gladwin Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Peter Gladwin Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Peter Gladwin Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 114443.
- 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.