St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
84%
Capacity
176
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Brighton and Hove community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Kershaw, it falls under Brighton and Hove local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6827th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 40 in Brighton and Hove.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 27 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (90 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brighton and Hove, St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whiteway Lane, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 7HB |
| Headteacher | Rachel Kershaw |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 210 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6827th of 13,686
Nationally
959th of 2,034
In South East
17th of 40
In Brighton and Hove
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
90 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
88
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
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Contact Information
Whiteway Lane, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN2 7HB
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