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Brackenbury Primary School

Brighton and Hove, BN41 2LAPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#9,732
of 13,686 nationally

About Brackenbury Primary School

Brackenbury Primary School in Brighton and Hove is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, and it is currently a school in high demand. With 194 pupils on roll against a capacity of 230, it is not yet full, but the admissions data tells a different story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 105 applications for just 24 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 4.38 applicants per place. Of those, 23 were first-preference applications, and exactly 23 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that nearly every family who put it first got a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38.1%, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools, and this context is important for understanding the school's intake. The headteacher is Lizzie Mullarky, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLocks Hill, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN41 2LA
HeadteacherLizzie Mullarky
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)38.1%
School Capacity194 / 230 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallLibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubEco ClubBook ClubFilm ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Brackenbury 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.