Saltdean Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chiltington Way Saltdean Brighton East Sussex BN2 8HB |
| Phone | 01273303358 |
| Reference Number | 114479 |
Saltdean Primary School is performing well overall, having been graded as good across multiple key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a welcoming atmosphere where both pupils and staff feel valued and are encouraged to achieve their best. The curriculum is broad and engaging, and there are many opportunities for personal development, which contributes to a strong sense of community among students and their families.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 564 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.47%
Girls: 50.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 42 | 73 |
| 2 | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| 3 | 36 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 39 | 37 | 76 |
| 5 | 38 | 55 | 93 |
| 6 | 51 | 41 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.1% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming environment where pupils feel valued
- High aspirations for all pupils
- Well-designed and expertly taught phonics curriculum
- Strong personal development opportunities
- Good relationships between adults and pupils
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent assessment in some subjects
- Mathematics curriculum lacks enough practice for fluency
- Writing curriculum did not previously offer sufficient opportunities
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 56 | 31 |
Previous Years
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HB |
0.7 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
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0.87 miles |
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Telscombe Cliffs Academy
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1.4 miles |
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Peacehaven Heights Academy
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1.78 miles |
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Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
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1.94 miles |
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Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8BZ |
2.01 miles |
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Woodingdean Primary School
Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6BB |
2.49 miles |
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St Mark's CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5EA |
3.21 miles |
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City Academy Whitehawk
Whitehawk Road, Whitehawk, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5FL |
3.24 miles |
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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0AH |
3.46 miles |
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Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
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3.49 miles |
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Breakwater Academy
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3.49 miles |
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Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
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3.55 miles |
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Brighton College Prep School
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3.63 miles |
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St Luke's Primary School
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3.79 miles |
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Harbour Primary and Nursery School
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3.85 miles |
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High Cliff Academy
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3.85 miles |
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Queen's Park Primary School
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Elm Grove Primary School
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3.91 miles |
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Royal Spa Nursery School
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Longhill High School
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1.41 miles |
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Oxford International College, Brighton
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Roedean School
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Peacehaven Community School
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Downs View Special School
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Northease Manor School
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Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children
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Brighton College
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3.69 miles |
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