Middle Street Primary School
About Middle Street Primary School
Middle Street Primary School in Brighton and Hove sends a strong signal to parents that it is a popular choice: for the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.74, with 63 applications chasing just 23 places. Of those, 17 families put it as their first preference, and all 17 were offered a spot. That kind of demand suggests a school that local parents trust and want to get into. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. That’s a meaningful detail for families who care about how their child will grow as a person, not just academically. The headteacher, Rob Cooper, leads a relatively small school of 192 pupils, well within its capacity of 210, so class sizes are likely to feel manageable and personal.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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