Patcham Infant School
87%
Capacity
278
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Patcham Infant School
Patcham Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Brighton and Hove community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 278 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 320 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Patcham Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Hawkins, it falls under Brighton and Hove local authority.
Patcham Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 155 applications for 84 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Patcham Infant School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Coding, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brighton and Hove, Patcham Infant School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Highview Avenue South, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 8WW |
| Headteacher | Helen Hawkins |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Number of Pupils | 278 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.6% |
| School Capacity | 278 / 320 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed84
155
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highview Avenue South, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN1 8WW
Highview Avenue South, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN1 8WW
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