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Westdene Primary School

Brighton and Hove, BN1 5GNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#6,060
of 13,686 nationally

About Westdene Primary School

Westdene Primary School is one of only three primary schools in Brighton and Hove rated Outstanding by Ofsted, placing it in a select group within the local authority. The school ranks 15th out of 40 primary schools in the LA, with a ranking score of 65 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Its top-performing local peers include Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove (score 77), Hove Junior School (72) and Stanford Junior School (72). Headteacher Ian Lopatin leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 156 applications for 60 places, with 62 first-preference applications and 55 offers going to first-preference families. That works out at 2.6 applications per place, so getting in is competitive. The nearest other Outstanding-rated primary is Hove Junior School, about 3.5 km away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBankside, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 5GN
HeadteacherIan Lopatin
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils476
Free School Meals (FSM)16.1%
School Capacity476 / 500 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsArt StudiosDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryNetballGymnasticsTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: westdeneprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Westdene Primary School

Westdene Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.