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Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6NB, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.8 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
435
Capacity
436
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 31% nationally for expected standards. While 72% of pupils meet the expected levels, only 6% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students further. Overall, the school is well-regarded, with a LocaleIQ score of 75.8, placing it above 76% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 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%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.8%
White Other17.5%
Other11.0%
Mixed Other6.4%
White Irish4.8%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.83714, -0.16064 · BN3 6NB
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114567
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2023.
Is Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School a good school?
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores 75.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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