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Fairlight Primary School
St Leonard's Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3AJ, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
374
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school serves a diverse community of 374 pupils, reflecting a commitment to fostering educational growth despite some challenges in higher achievement rates.
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Last inspected: 16 December 2014Older 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.9%
Black African7.5%
White Other7.2%
Mixed Other5.1%
Mixed W+B African4.0%
Other4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.5%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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50.83499, -0.12509 · BN2 3AJ
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114487
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairlight Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairlight Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 December 2014.
Is Fairlight Primary School a good school?
Fairlight Primary School scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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