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West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Way, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 8BN, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.7 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
227
Capacity
445
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 100% parent satisfaction, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. Although the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 53%, which is above the national average, only 9% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it is well-regarded by parents, making it a solid choice in the Brighton and Hove area.
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Last inspected: 5 February 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★4.6
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Behaviour is good
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School responds to concerns
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.4%
Mixed W+B African9.3%
Black African8.8%
Asian Bangladeshi7.5%
White Other5.7%
Other5.3%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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50.85352, -0.19160 · BN3 8BN
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN149963
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 February 2015.
Is West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School a good school?
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School scores 57.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 92% across all parent survey questions.
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