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Benfield Primary School

Brighton and Hove, BN41 1XSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2019
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Benfield Primary School

Benfield Primary School in Brighton and Hove is a mixed state primary for ages 4 to 11, currently home to 211 pupils against a capacity of 405. That leaves significant room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 83 applications for just 30 places, with 31 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.77, meaning nearly three families compete for every spot. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms — 37% of children are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a strong indicator of the community it serves. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Andrew Dower. It does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, so the focus is squarely on the primary years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address255 Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN41 1XS
HeadteacherAndrew Dower
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)37.0%
School Capacity211 / 405 (52% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2019
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Nov 2019): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballCross CountryDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingDramaGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Benfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.