Is Carden Nursery and Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 45 primary schools in Brighton and Hove. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Carden Nursery and Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Carden Nursery and Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Carden Nursery and Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Carden Nursery and Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Carden Nursery and Primary School

County Oak Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8LU

Local ranking18th of 45 primary schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 67.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 55.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 55.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 42

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 366
Boys: 185 (52%)
Girls: 174 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (85% full)
SEND: 35.8%
FSM Eligible: 42.5%
EAL: 13.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 12.6%
SEN Support: 23.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 27.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,835/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.4%
Other: 4.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.8%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
White Traveller: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.9%

69.4%

White British

4.4%

Other

3.8%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01273916606

admin@carden.brighton-hove.sch.uk

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County Oak Avenue

Brighton, South East

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Administrative

URN: 131789
UKPRN: 10076695
Establishment No.: 2001

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