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St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, BN2 0AH

Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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Academic picture

40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

40.0%

Maths

57.0%

RWM Combined

40.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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St Mark's CofE Primary School

0.43 km away · Voluntary aided school

Requires improvement

St Luke's Primary School

0.62 km away · Community school

Outstanding

City Academy Whitehawk

0.71 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Queen's Park Primary School

0.74 km away · Community school

Requires improvement

Royal Spa Nursery School

0.82 km away · Local authority nursery school

Outstanding

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About St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 40 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 40% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 196 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, BN2 0AH | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2024 — Good
Sept 2011 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

What is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 40 responses): 95% of parents would recommend St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School.

What are St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 40% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School located?

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN2 0AH).

How many pupils attend St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School?

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School has around 196 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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