The best primary schools in Brighton and Hove

Compare 44 top-rated primary schools in Brighton and Hove, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Hove Junior School.

Local Authority 44 scored primary schools

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Compare the top two side by side: Hove Junior School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School

Hove Junior School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B78
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Hove, BN3 5JA

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
B73
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN1 3LP

Carlton Hill Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B72
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 9HS

Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B70
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Hove, BN3 6NB

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
C68
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN1 6UT

Westdene Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
C67
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN1 5GN

St Luke's Primary School

Ofsted: Strong
Score
C67
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 9ZF

Patcham Junior School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C66
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN1 8TA

Fairlight Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C65
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 3AJ

Downs Junior School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C65
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN1 6ED

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery

Ofsted: Good
Score
C64
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 6RH

Peter Gladwin Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C63
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN41 2PA

Our Lady of Lourdes RC School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C61
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 7HA

Mile Oak Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C61
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN41 2WN

Goldstone Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C60
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Hove, BN3 7JW

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

Ofsted: Good
Score
C60
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 7HB

Carden Nursery and Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
C60
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN1 8LU

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C59
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN41 1LB

Brackenbury Primary School

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
C59
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN41 2LA

Aldrington CofE Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
C58
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Hove, BN3 7QD

St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C57
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Hove, BN3 3YT

St Mark's CofE Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C57
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 5EA

Balfour Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C56
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN1 6NE

Bevendean Primary School and Nursery

Ofsted: Strong
Score
C56
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Brighton, BN2 4JP

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