Stanford Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Highcroft Villas Brighton East Sussex BN1 5PS |
| Reference Number | 114377 |
Stanford Infant School has made a strong transition from an outstanding rating in its previous inspection 15 years ago to achieving a good rating in its recent inspection. The school displays a committed approach to not only academic education but also the personal development of its pupils, who feel both safe and valued within the school community. Staff support and challenge students in their learning, while also providing ample opportunities for exploration and engagement in wider curriculum activities. While many strengths are evident, there is recognition that certain areas, particularly in the sequencing of knowledge in foundation subjects, require attention to ensure all pupils can maximize their learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.66%
Girls: 48.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 27 | 64 |
| 2 | 39 | 42 | 81 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.3% |
| White, Other | 9.5% |
| White & Asian | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- Strong commitment to developing well-rounded individuals.
- Effective teaching of early reading.
- Pupils with SEND are supported well.
- Inclusive curriculum addressing individual differences and safety.
- Ambitious leadership with a focus on high-quality education.
- Strong subject knowledge from teachers and support staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in planning opportunities for pupils to practice reading at home and school.
- Lack of clearly sequenced knowledge in some foundation subjects.
- Some activities do not effectively support consolidation of learning in certain subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 73 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Windlesham School
190 Dyke Road, Brighton, E Sussex, BN1 5AA |
0.09 miles |
|
Stanford Junior School
Stanford Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5PR |
0.23 miles |
|
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6NB |
0.39 miles |
|
Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
The Droveway, Hove, BN3 6LU |
0.43 miles |
|
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Preston Road, Withdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6UT |
0.6 miles |
|
Brunswick Primary School
Somerhill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1RP |
0.69 miles |
|
Downs Junior School
Rugby Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6ED |
0.76 miles |
|
Downs Infant School
Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6JA |
0.8 miles |
|
Balfour Primary School
Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NE |
0.88 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School
St Nicholas Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3LP |
0.9 miles |
|
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Spring Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3EF |
0.9 miles |
|
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
The Droveway, Hove, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QA |
1.07 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Belfast Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3YT |
1.12 miles |
|
Fairlight Primary School
St Leonard's Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3AJ |
1.18 miles |
|
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Hartington Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3LJ |
1.22 miles |
|
Middle Street Primary School
37 Middle Street, Middle Street Primary School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AL |
1.22 miles |
|
Carlton Hill Primary School
Sussex Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9HS |
1.26 miles |
|
Aldrington CofE Primary School
Eridge Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7QD |
1.29 miles |
|
Tarnerland Nursery School
Sussex Street, Brighton, BN2 0GR |
1.3 miles |
|
Hertford Primary School
Lynchet Close, Brighton, BN1 7FP |
1.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
The Upper Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6ND |
0.27 miles |
|
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
205 Dyke Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6EG |
0.27 miles |
|
The Montessori Place
45 Cromwell Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3ER |
0.62 miles |
|
Drive Preparatory School
101 The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GE |
0.67 miles |
|
Brighton Girls GDST
|
0.72 miles |
|
Dorothy Stringer School
Loder Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6PZ |
0.84 miles |
|
Kings Brighton
27-33 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB |
0.91 miles |
|
Varndean College
Surrenden Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6WQ |
1.01 miles |
|
Varndean School
Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6NP |
1.06 miles |
|
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN |
1.23 miles |
|
Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BW |
1.38 miles |
|
Brighton and Hove Clinic School
14-18 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH |
1.4 miles |
|
The Lioncare School
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5HD |
1.58 miles |
|
Patcham High School
Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8PB |
1.71 miles |
|
Brighton College
Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL |
1.77 miles |
|
Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
Walpole Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0LS |
1.83 miles |
|
King's School
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN |
2.07 miles |
|
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PW |
2.86 miles |
|
Hill Park School
Foredown Road, Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN41 2FU |
2.91 miles |
|
Hove Micro-School
221 Manor Hall Road, Southwick, BN42 4NR |
2.99 miles |