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Patcham Infant School

Brighton and Hove, BN1 8WWPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
71 1st-choice / 84 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Patcham Infant School

Patcham Infant School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, based in the Brighton and Hove local authority. With 278 pupils on roll against a capacity of 320, the school is not yet full, but the demand for places tells a different story. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 155 applications for 84 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.85 applicants per place. Of those, 71 were first-preference applications, and all 71 received an offer. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.6%, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively mixed but not disadvantaged intake. The school does not have a religious character, and its nursery provision means it caters for children from the earliest stage of formal education. The headteacher is Helen Hawkins, who leads a co-educational, non-boarding setting that draws families from across the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHighview Avenue South, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 8WW
HeadteacherHelen Hawkins
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils278
Free School Meals (FSM)10.6%
School Capacity278 / 320 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 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, 18 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballRoundersDanceSwimmingGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessCodingBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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