St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School, Brighton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring school where children feel safe and excited about learning. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and provide tailored support, especially for those learning English or with additional needs. The school offers a rich range of activities and experiences that help children develop confidence and become responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on language, communication and reading, particularly benefiting pupils learning English as an additional language
- Expert support for pupils with special educational needs who learn the same curriculum as their peers
- Excellent personal development opportunities including clubs, trips and roles as school councillors
- Consistent routines and high expectations for behaviour create a safe environment
- Staff understand pupils' social and emotional needs and provide tailored support
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics assessment needs improvement - the school lacks precise ways of checking what pupils understand and remember over time, meaning some gaps and misconceptions are not addressed
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school demonstrating a strong commitment to pupil safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs during the school day, local trips, school council roles, school celebrations and assemblies, internet safety education, local area safety education, breakfast club
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, safe school where pupils feel at home and are enthusiastic about learning. The school has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
39.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has improved from 65% to 70%. Writing has declined from 85% to 78%.
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
193 pupils
218 capacity
25 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Brighton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Brighton
Admissions Demand - Brighton and Hove
Places available
2,430
Applications
1,965
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Brighton and Hove (2025/26)
Inspection History(109)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.43637%
Overall absence
10.97561%
Persistent absence
164
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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