St Martin's CofE Primary School
90%
Capacity
190
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Martin's CofE Primary School
St Martin's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Brighton and Hove community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 190 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Joshi, it falls under Brighton and Hove local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 37% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12864th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 40 in Brighton and Hove.
St Martin's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 26 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's CofE Primary School include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Rounders, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Coding, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 38.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brighton and Hove, St Martin's CofE Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hartington Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 3LJ |
| Headteacher | Jane Joshi |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.1% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 210 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12864th of 13,686
Nationally
1913th of 2,034
In South East
38th of 40
In Brighton and Hove
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
37%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
37%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hartington Road, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN2 3LJ
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