Peter Gladwin Primary School
Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Peter Gladwin 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 7th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 February 2015, report published 18 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Pupils are unanimously proud of their vibrant and inclusive school. Through the school's work on 'rights and responsibilities', pupils develop impressively mature attitudes and think of themselves as global citizens. Pupils are very clear that no form of discrimination is acceptable. They are kind and considerate towards each other. Many parents and carers rightly recognise the strong start that their children make in early years. The youngest children promptly follow routines and settle well. They love joining in with familiar stories like 'The Giant Turnip' and quickly develop confidence in reading and writing. The school's vision of 'dream, believe, achieve' is woven through daily life. Staff have high expectations of what pupils should learn. Pupils enjoy their learning because lessons are interesting with plenty of opportunity for discussion. They achieve well. The school has widened the extra-curricular activities it offers and encourages all pupils to join in. Many pupils love attending clubs such as hockey, archery and journalism. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Relationships are warm and respectful. Pupils themselves play an important part in making sure that the school runs calmly and smoothly. Very occasionally, a few pupils struggle to behave as the school expects. When this happens, staff support them effectively.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not have enough opportunity to practise problem-solving and reasoning in mathematics. This means that they do not regularly explain their mathematical thinking or apply their learning. The school should ensure that teachers provide all pupils with sufficient opportunities to reason and solve problems.
- Occasionally, some staff do not identify when pupils have gaps in their knowledge. As a result, a few pupils' misconceptions are not addressed and their learning is not secure. The school should ensure that there are consistent checks of what pupils know so that they build knowledge securely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near Peter Gladwin Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Brackenbury Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Benfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Mile Oak Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Eastbrook Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | 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
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Vicki Strange
- Phone
- 01273916592
- Address
- Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- URN
- 114443
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.