Benfield Primary School, based in Brighton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Benfield Primary School currently has around 211 pupils on roll, which is about 52% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.7% boys and 58.3% girls. Around 37.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (61.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 255 Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN41 1XS |
| Website: | www.benfield.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01273916540 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Brighton and Hove |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Dower |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151063 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/04/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 405 |
| Number of Pupils: | 211 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 123 |
| White British | 61.10% | 129 |
| Other White | 8.10% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 4.70% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.80% | 6 |
| African | 1.90% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benfield Primary School 255 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1XS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackenbury Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas CofE Primary School Locks Hill , Portslade BN41 2LA | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Church Road , Portslade BN41 1LB | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Hall Middle School Manor Hall Road , Southwick BN42 4NF | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portslade Community College Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road , BN3 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blatchington Mill School Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellaby House 126 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1UB | - not rated | 532 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Deepdene School 195 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hove Micro-School 221 Manor Hall Road , BN42 4NR | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fold School 201 New Church Road , BN3 4ED | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Park School Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.