Coldean Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Kenwards, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9ENOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Coldean Primary School is a primary school in Brighton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 75 schools in Brighton and Hove. It ranks 16th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 1 February 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

41 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths46%

46%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

309 pupils on roll, with places for 406

Eligible for free school meals47.9%

47.9%, 21.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.9%

13.9%, 7.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support31.4%

31.4%, 16.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Coldean Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Carden Nursery and Primary School	0.7 miles	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	50% met the expected standard
Moulsecoomb Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	46% met the expected standard
Hertford Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	44% met the expected standard
Patcham Junior School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Patcham Infant School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Stuart McConnachie
Phone: 01273094911
Website: coldean.brighton-hove.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Kenwards, Coldean, Brighton, BN1 9EN
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
URN: 114384

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.