Stanford Infant School
78%
Capacity
211
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Stanford Infant School
Stanford Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Brighton and Hove community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 211 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Stanford Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jenny Stratton, it falls under Brighton and Hove local authority.
Stanford Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 175 applications for 60 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
Stanford Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stanford Infant School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Football, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Film Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Brighton and Hove, Stanford Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Highcroft Villas, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 5PS |
| Headteacher | Jenny Stratton |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 270 (78% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
175
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highcroft Villas, Brighton
Brighton and Hove, BN1 5PS
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