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Benfield Primary School
255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 1XS, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.0 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
405
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, only 4% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, but parents may want to consider its relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests it is less competitive compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 April 2016Older 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.1%
White Other8.1%
Mixed Other4.7%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Black African1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Indian0.9%
Location
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50.83768, -0.20952 · BN41 1XS
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN151063
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Benfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Benfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 April 2016.
Is Benfield Primary School a good school?
Benfield Primary School scores 20.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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