Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Brighton

In its own words: "Children come first at RKPS. They are the heart and soul of our school. We want our children to be responsible, independent, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals. We positively promote an environment where mutual respect and inclusion are the core values at RKPS."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to RKPS, thank you for stopping by. We are located in Woodingdean, East Brighton, surrounded by the beautiful South Downs. Our school benefits from glorious outdoor spaces including two sports fields, three playgrounds and our own magical Forest School. I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of our dynamic learning community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir, art and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Wednesday 6 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 69% in Brighton and Hove and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 96% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery as their first choice and 106 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery are Woodingdean Primary School (0.7 miles); Bevendean Primary School and Nursery (1.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 89% maths); St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean (1.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 81% maths); and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (1.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 52% maths).

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

10.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Asian (6%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 71 pupils (22.8%) received SEN support and 16 (5.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Falmer Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rudyard Kipling School (opposite), 130 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 48 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Brighton and Hove (366).

In 2024/25, Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery issued 36 suspensions, 10.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.