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Westdene Primary School
Bankside, Westdene, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5GN, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.0 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
476
Capacity
500
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support and effective teaching. While 59% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 65% nationally, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel further. Overall, it presents a solid option for families in the Brighton and Hove area.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (88 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
My child is happy
89%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
White Other7.4%
Mixed W+Asian6.1%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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50.85979, -0.16285 · BN1 5GN
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114380
School typeCommunity school
Websitewestdeneprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Westdene Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Westdene Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Westdene Primary School a good school?
Westdene Primary School scores 91.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% 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 Westdene Primary School?
Based on 88 Ofsted Parent View responses, Westdene Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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