St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Brighton

PrimaryData as of May 2026

St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton, BN2 0AH

A Good-rated primary school in Brighton where 40% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

196

Ages

4-11

FSM

41.8%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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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