Mile Oak Primary School
Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2WNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mile Oak 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 18th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 March 2022, report published 23 May 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 March 2022
Pupils feel happy and safe at this school. They know that staff have high expectations for every one of them. Staff encourage pupils to follow the school's vision and 'Think Big' about what they can achieve in the future. Pupils are proud to belong to the school. They enjoy the range of experiences on offer. Mental and physical health are strong themes in the school's work to support pupils. The outdoor learning environment, for example, gives pupils a deep appreciation of the natural world. The large vegetable garden, which is situated at the heart of the school, is carefully tended by pupils. In the forest school, pupils have the time and space to explore their relationship with nature, as well as how they work as a team. Pupils behave well, both in lessons and around the school. They enjoy developing their leadership skills and taking on increasing responsibilities. Playground buddies, for example, help to make sure that playtimes are a happy and fun experience for everyone. Older pupils told inspectors that behaviour has improved a lot. They say that there is hardly any bullying. Should an incident occur, staff deal with it well.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as art and history, the essential knowledge and skills that pupils need to know are not always clearly defined. This can act as a barrier to what pupils know and remember in these subjects. Leaders should set out precisely the intended knowledge that pupils are expected to learn across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
78 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
342 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Mile Oak Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Gladwin Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Holmbush Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Brackenbury Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Lording
- Phone
- 01273077114
- Address
- Graham Avenue, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2WN
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- URN
- 114430
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.