Fairlight Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

St Leonard's Road, Brighton, BN2 3AJOpen in maps

Fairlight 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 26th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 December 2014, report published 16 January 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 June 2024

Pupils are warmly welcomed and safe in this nurturing and inclusive school. Adults understand pupils' academic and emotional needs deeply. Each pupil is understood and celebrated. They learn to value themselves and to deeply respect others. As one parent put it, 'This is a school full of heart and dedicated to making sure each child is valued and supported to achieve.' Pupils feel involved in school life and behave exceptionally well. Social times are designed with their interests in mind. Pupils love having a choice over what to play with. As they build giant structures with tyres and wood, or take turns in the relaxing ball pit and on the rope swing, pupils learn how to play safely and responsibly. In lessons, pupils focus intently on their learning, determined to succeed. By the end of Year 6, they achieve well, catching up from starting points that are often below average. School clubs encourage pupils to build a healthy appetite for outdoor interests. Early morning 'wake and shake' dance sessions in the playground invigorate and inspire pupils to be physically active and mentally positive. Pupils eagerly anticipate school traditions such as dancing, singing, and making props for the annual Brighton and Hove children's parade.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

45 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%

51%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

393 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals46.6%

46.6%, 20.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.6%

31.6%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.7%

24.7%, 9.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.8%

4.8%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Fairlight Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Martin's CofE Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Elm Grove Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard
Downs Infant School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Coombe Road Primary School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Downs Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Damien Jordan
Phone
01273601270
Website
fairlight.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Address
St Leonard's Road, Brighton, BN2 3AJ
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
URN
114487

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.