Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
About Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 outcomes, with 69% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a Brighton and Hove average of 59%. That ten-percentage-point gap places the school 10th out of 40 primary schools in the authority, putting it in the top quarter locally. The reading results are particularly strong: 96% of pupils met the expected standard and 42% achieved the higher standard, well above typical LA figures. Maths is solid too, with an average scaled score of 105 and 73% hitting the expected mark, though the proportion reaching the higher standard (23%) is more modest. Writing lags a little behind, with 77% at expected and just 8% at the higher level. The school’s overall ranking score of 69 puts it just behind the top three peers in the LA, which all score 72 or above, but it still outperforms the vast majority of local primaries.
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
5 May 2022Latest monitoring visit (5 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
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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