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Patcham Junior School
Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8TA, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
341
Capacity
384
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this school boasts 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 83% recommending the school based on feedback. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (122 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
84%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.9%
Mixed W+Asian5.0%
White Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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50.86367, -0.14353 · BN1 8TA
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114372
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.patchamjun.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Patcham Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Patcham Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2015.
Is Patcham Junior School a good school?
Patcham Junior School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Patcham Junior School?
Based on 122 Ofsted Parent View responses, Patcham Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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