St Paul's CofE Primary School
83%
Capacity
175
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Brighton and Hove community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 175 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Lord, it falls under Brighton and Hove local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7633rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 40 in Brighton and Hove.
St Paul's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 23 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brighton and Hove, St Paul'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Nicholas Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 3LP |
| Headteacher | Michelle Lord |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Number of Pupils | 175 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.7% |
| School Capacity | 175 / 210 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7633rd of 13,686
Nationally
1092nd of 2,034
In South East
20th of 40
In Brighton and Hove
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
60%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed23
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
St Nicholas Road, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN1 3LP
St Nicholas Road, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN1 3LP
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