Stanford Junior School

About Stanford Junior School

Stanford Junior School’s Key Stage 2 results stand well above the Brighton and Hove local authority average, marking it out as a strong performer among state primaries in the area. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 59%, Stanford achieves 72% — a clear 13-point advantage. The school’s reading results are particularly striking: 91% of pupils met the expected standard and 61% reached the higher standard, compared with a national picture where higher-standard reading typically hovers much lower. In maths, 81% hit the expected level and 31% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 107. Writing also holds up well, with 89% at expected and 17% at the higher level. These figures place Stanford third out of 48 primary schools in the local authority, and second when ranked specifically on the combined expected measure. It sits just behind Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove and Hove Junior School in the LA rankings, but its overall performance is comfortably ahead of the typical Brighton and Hove primary.

The school’s Ofsted record reinforces this picture of consistent quality. Its most recent graded inspection, in 2014, awarded a Good rating for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and the same rating was confirmed in an ungraded inspection in March 2024, meaning the school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections. The previous graded inspection in 2009 also rated it Good. With 304 pupils on roll against a capacity of 384, the school is not oversubscribed to capacity, which may be relevant for families considering their options. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.1%, slightly above the national average for primary schools, suggesting a reasonably diverse intake. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, and is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for ages 7 to 11.

For families, Stanford Junior School offers a well-equipped environment with a Forest School, library, playing fields, art studios, music rooms and an outdoor playground. Sports provision includes netball, football, cross country, cricket, dance and gymnastics, while clubs extend to drama, science club, choir and film club. The school’s SEND support covers specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, social and emotional mental health needs, and physical disability. This breadth of provision, combined with strong academic outcomes and a Good Ofsted rating, makes it a solid choice for families in Brighton and Hove who want a junior school that delivers above-average results without the pressure of a selective or faith-based intake. Its position near the top of the LA rankings, yet with available places, suggests it is a well-regarded but accessible option.

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