Carlton Hill Primary School
Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 9HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Carlton Hill Primary School is a primary school in Brighton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 75 schools in Brighton and Hove. It ranks 10th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2014, report published 28 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
Everyone receives a joyful welcome at this nurturing and successful primary school in the heart of Brighton. Parents describe the school as 'supportive, loving and caring'. Pupils understand and uphold the school ethos that 'fair means everyone gets what they need, not that everyone gets the same'. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are thriving because of the help they receive. Expertise is impressive across the school to support pupils' mental health and well-being. A caring culture and well- established approach to behaviour ensure success for all. Expectations are ambitious, inclusive and well met. Pupils make strong progress and achieve very well by the time they leave this school. By the end of Year 6, pupils' achievements in reading, writing and mathematics are significantly above national averages. Pupils are kind, respectful and polite. Relationships across the school are a strength. Pupils develop impressive moral understanding and embrace different cultures, faiths and values. They are thrilled to share their learning during '10 minutes of fame' in the hall each week. Assemblies and curriculum activities are well designed to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain. They are proud to represent Carlton Hill in events including the local athletics competition. Pupils love their school.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, lesson tasks do not support pupils to understand fully the knowledge and vocabulary identified in curriculum plans. As a result, pupils may not learn and remember key curriculum content long-term. The school must ensure that activities are precisely designed to help pupils securely learn content successfully in all classes and subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
215 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near Carlton Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 30% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| Middle Street Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Brighton College Prep School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Tamsen Beer
- Phone
- 01273604966
- Address
- Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 9HS
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- URN
- 114381
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.