Moulsecoomb Primary School
The Highway, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moulsecoomb 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 17th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 10 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 1 October 2024
Pupils offer everyone a warm welcome to their friendly and inclusive school. They are happy and proud to be part of this caring community. The school offers a compassionate learning environment. This is achieved through a nurturing and supportive ethos. As a result of clear expectations and impressive pastoral care, pupils behave well. When pupils struggle to manage their emotions, expert help is on hand to get them back on track. There is high ambition for all, and particularly for pupils who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Achievement has improved across the subjects, with particular success in reading. Carefully considered curriculum and assembly activities prepare pupils well for modern Britain. From the stimulating early years environment through to pupil leadership roles in key stage 2, pupils thrive with rich opportunities. 'The Pioneer Passport' guarantees an array of life experiences for all, including theatre visits, choir performances and residential trips. All are provided free of charge, so nobody misses out. Pupils are overjoyed to see their efforts celebrated on 'Family Fridays', when parents and carers visit classrooms to see pupils' work.
What the school should improve
- Pupils make stronger progress in reading than in writing and mathematics. This means that pupils are less well prepared for secondary school in writing and mathematics. The school must ensure that teaching ensures high achievement across all subjects so that pupils are prepared for their next steps.
- Some pupils demonstrate low enthusiasm and resilience in their attitudes to learning. This can stop them from achieving highly. The school should further embed efforts to engage and motivate pupils to ensure high achievement for all.
- Some pupils are persistently absent from school. This means that they miss out on important learning time. The school must continue to prioritise work to improve attendance for this group of pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 607
Schools near Moulsecoomb Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 44% met the expected standard |
| Bevendean Primary School and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Coombe Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Coldean Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PIONEER ACADEMY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Myers
- Phone
- 01273605700
- Address
- The Highway, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, BN2 4PA
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- URN
- 147680
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.