Moulsecoomb Primary School, based in Brighton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Moulsecoomb Primary School currently has around 211 pupils on roll, which is about 35% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 57.8% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (53.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Highway, Brighton, BN2 4PA |
| Website: | https://moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/moulsecoomb |
| Telephone: | 01273605700 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Brighton and Hove |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amy Myers |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147680 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 607 |
| Number of Pupils: | 211 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 106 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 53.60% | 113 |
| African | 8.50% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.10% | 15 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.70% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Nursery School 149 Ladies Mile Road , BN1 8TB | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsecoomb Junior School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Primary School The Highway , Moulsecoomb BN2 4PA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulsecoomb Infant School Hodshrove Lane , Moulsecoomb BN2 4SE | - not rated | 148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Primary School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Aldridge Community Academy Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falmer High School Lewes Road , BN1 9PW | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Varndean School Balfour Road , BN1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road , BN1 6PZ | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patcham Fawcett School Ladies Mile Road , Patcham BN1 8TE | - not rated | 2,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varndean College Surrenden Road , BN1 6WQ | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood College Queensdown School Road , Off Lewes Road BN1 7LA | - not rated | 833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Hub Brighton Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar Centre Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castledean School Lynchet Close , BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School Lynchet Close , Hollingdean BN1 7FP | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.