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St Martin's CofE Primary School

Brighton and Hove, BN2 3LJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
37%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#12,864
of 13,686 nationally

About St Martin's CofE Primary School

If you're a parent in Brighton and Hove looking at St Martin's CofE Primary School, the first thing to know is that it's a popular choice. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 65 applications for just 26 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.5, and all 25 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That suggests a strong local reputation, and it's backed up by the most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, which rated the school Good overall. What's particularly striking is that inspectors judged both personal development and behaviour and attitudes as Outstanding. That's a clear signal that parents can expect a school where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow as individuals. The school is a Church of England primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it's led by headteacher Jane Joshi.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHartington Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN2 3LJ
HeadteacherJane Joshi
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)38.1%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

9
LibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsSports HallSensory RoomDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubCodingEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Martin's CofE Primary School

St Martin's CofE 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.