St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean, Brighton

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St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

Whiteway Lane, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HB

A Good-rated primary school in Brighton where 65% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

176

Ages

5-11

FSM

14.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

73.0%

Writing

88.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 90 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 176 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Whiteway Lane, Brighton, BN2 7HB | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
Feb 2020 — School remains Good
Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean

What is St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean's Ofsted rating?

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What do parents say about St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 90 responses): 96% of parents would recommend St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean.

What are St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean's latest exam results?

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean located?

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN2 7HB).

How many pupils attend St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?

St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean has around 176 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean with other schools?

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