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Saltdean Primary School

Brighton and Hove, BN2 8HBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#9,184
of 13,686 nationally

About Saltdean Primary School

Saltdean Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 104 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. Of those applications, 58 were first-preference choices, and 58 first-preference offers were made, meaning virtually every family who put it top of their list secured a spot. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, this level of demand suggests strong local confidence. The school is a mixed, state primary for ages 4 to 11, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher John Maxwell. With 564 pupils on a capacity of 640, it is well-filled but not bursting at the seams, and 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChiltington Way, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 8HB
HeadteacherJohn Maxwell
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils564
Free School Meals (FSM)17.7%
School Capacity564 / 640 (88% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saltdean Primary School

Saltdean 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.