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Balfour Primary School
Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NE, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.0 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
682
Capacity
718
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of December 2023, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 71% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 10%, overall parent satisfaction appears to be solid, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 62% of schools.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.2%
White Other7.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.84801, -0.13923 · BN1 6NE
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114382
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.balfourprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Balfour Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Balfour Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2023.
Is Balfour Primary School a good school?
Balfour Primary School scores 62.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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