Bevendean Primary School and Nursery is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Brighton and Hove). It has about 340 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In December 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Attendance, Finances and Representation.
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Attainment:Excellent. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is below average.
Progress:About average. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is above average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Provision for special educational needs
Hearing impairment
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.