Best Primary Schools in Brighton and Hove 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 48 schools across Brighton and Hove. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Brighton and Hove has 48 primary schools, of which 3 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 40 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Patcham Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 10 schools in Brighton and Hove. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Brighton and Hove follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

48
Total schools
3
Outstanding
6%
Outstanding rate
57.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Patcham Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
🥈 Stanford Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
🥉 Peter Gladwin Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
4. Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Primary
 Good 78 View school
5. Carlton Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
6. Patcham Junior School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
7. Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
8. Balfour Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
9. Woodingdean Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
10. St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
11. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
12. St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Primary
 Good 73 View school
13. Aldrington CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
14. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
15. St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
16. Downs Junior School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
17. Middle Street Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
18. Stanford Junior School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
19. St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
20. St Nicolas CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Brighton and Hove?
There are 48 primary schools in Brighton and Hove, of which 3 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Brighton and Hove?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Brighton and Hove is Patcham Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Brighton and Hove?
Primary and secondary school applications in Brighton and Hove are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Brighton and Hove council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Brighton and Hove?
6% of primary schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Outstanding and 83% are rated Good. 81% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.