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Coldean Primary School

Brighton and Hove, BN1 9ENPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#9,273
of 13,686 nationally

About Coldean Primary School

Coldean Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 21 of its 22 reception places for 2025/26 going to first-preference applicants, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.68. That means for every place, nearly two families put it top of their list. Parent satisfaction appears strong too, though the school doesn't publish a specific recommend percentage. The headteacher, Stuart McConnachie, leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11 in Brighton and Hove. With 324 pupils on roll against a capacity of 406, there's some room to grow, and the school offers nursery provision for the youngest children. The most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022 rated the school Good overall, with two standout Outstanding grades: one for early years provision and another for personal development. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and the quality of education all scored Good, so the school is performing solidly across the board.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKenwards, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 9EN
HeadteacherStuart McConnachie
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils324
Free School Meals (FSM)44.9%
School Capacity324 / 406 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 1 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballFootballCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: coldean.brighton-hove.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coldean Primary School

Coldean 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.