West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School, based in Hove, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.

West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School currently has around 227 pupils on roll, which is about 51% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.8% boys and 43.2% girls. Around 49.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.4%.

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.

School Information

Address: Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN
Website: www.westblatchingtonprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01273770777
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Russell Brentnall
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149963

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/02/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 445
Number of Pupils: 227
Number of Boys: 129
Number of Girls: 98

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.40%103
White and Black African9.30%21
African8.80%20
Bangladeshi7.50%17
Other White5.70%13
Other (any other ethnic group)5.30%12
Other Mixed4.80%11
White and Asian4.00%9
Other Asian3.50%8
Indian2.60%6
White and Black Caribbean2.20%5
Caribbean0.90%2
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
West Blatchington Junior School
Amberley Drive , BN3 8JQ
- not rated 204 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hangleton Primary School
Dale View , BN3 8LF
- not rated 750 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hangleton Junior School
Dale View , BN3 8LF
- not rated 750 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King's School
Hangleton Way , BN3 8BN
3out of 4 75 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Blatchington Mill School
Nevill Avenue , BN3 7BW
3out of 4 1,283 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road , BN3 7BN
3out of 4 1,791 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS
3out of 4 2,644 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Portslade Community College
Chalky Road , Portslade BN41 2WS
- not rated 2,644 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Downs Park School
Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU
- not rated 2,075 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Lioncare School
87 Payne Avenue , BN3 5HD
- not rated 2,110 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hill Park School
Foredown Road , Portslade BN41 2FU
4out of 4 2,241 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Sellaby House
126 Old Shoreham Road , Portslade BN41 1UB
- not rated 2,568 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Fold School
201 New Church Road , BN3 4ED
- not rated 2,670 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.