St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary Magdalen Catholic 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 14th of 34 primary schools in Brighton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 November 2019, report published 5 December 2019

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

23 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above 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

193 pupils on roll, with places for 218

Eligible for free school meals37.8%

37.8%, 11.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language64.8%

64.8%, 43.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.8%

9.8%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Paul's CofE Primary School	0.2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	76% met the expected standard
Middle Street Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Brunswick Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	57% met the expected standard
Carlton Hill Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
Windlesham School	0.8 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Clayton
Phone: 01273327533
Website: stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
URN: 114541

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.