West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School, Hove

In its own words: "At West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment where every child can thrive. We believe in developing the whole child through high-quality teaching, memorable learning experiences and a strong focus on wellbeing."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We're thrilled to welcome you to our warm and nurturing school community. At West Blatchington Primary School, we're dedicated to offering high-quality learning experiences in a caring environment where every child feels valued and supported. Our goal is for all our children to be happy, successful, and confident."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 69% in Brighton and Hove and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 58% in reading and 55% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School are Hangleton Primary School (0.4 miles, 67% reading, 69% maths); Aldrington CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 70% maths); Goldstone Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 78% maths); and Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove (1 mile, Good, 88% reading, 86% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School.

West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School is one of 23 schools run by The Pioneer Academy, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (95%).

51.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (47%), Mixed (21%) and Asian (16%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 30 (13.9%) 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 autism.

West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School has a SEN unit for autism: 18 places, 18 pupils on roll.

West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Aldrington Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is West Blatchington School (opposite), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School issued 18 suspensions, 7.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School are King's School (under 0.1 miles), Blatchington Mill School (0.7 miles), Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (1 mile) and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (1.5 miles).