Middle Street Primary School
37 Middle Street, Middle Street Primary School, Brighton, BN1 1ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Middle Street 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 13th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 11 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Everyone is helped to feel part of Middle Street Primary School. Pupils describe how they 'have freedom but also responsibility'. They take these responsibilities seriously and strive to meet them through demonstrating the school's values of kindness, respect and ambition in all they do. The school's exceptional personal development programme gives pupils ample opportunity to do this. Pupils help their classmates learn about a range of faiths and take on roles as school council members or play leaders. Parents recognise these very positive aspects of the school, with one saying, 'The school values of kindness, respect and ambition feel genuinely lived.' Pupils feel happy, included and safe. They know that their views, which they are encouraged to develop and express, are heard and valued. Staff know pupils well and understand their needs and preferences. Relationships are warm and respectful throughout the school. Pupils behave well and are keen to learn. They know that they are expected to try their best, and they do. They are keen to learn, and respond positively to the tasks set for them by their teachers. Pupils attain well, particularly in reading, and are well prepared for the next stages of their education.
What the school should improve
- Teachers are not always precisely checking what pupils know and remember in some of the foundation subjects. This means the school is not yet clear on where further refinements or adaptations to the curriculum in these subjects are needed to help pupils learn more effectively. The school should continue to ensure leaders and staff have the knowledge and expertise to check and evaluate the impact of the curriculum to help pupils achieve well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
141 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Middle Street Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Hill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 30% met the expected standard |
| Brunswick Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Rob Cooper
- Phone
- 01273323184
- Address
- 37 Middle Street, Middle Street Primary School, Brighton, BN1 1AL
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- URN
- 114369
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.