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Benfield Primary School

255 Old Shoreham Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XS

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Pupils

211

Ages

4-11

FSM

37.0%

Capacity

405

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2016

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

71.0%

RWM Combined

50.0%

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About Benfield Primary School

Benfield Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 211 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 255 Old Shoreham Road, Brighton, BN41 1XS | More schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Benfield Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Nov 2019 — School remains Good (predecessor: Benfield Primary School)
Apr 2016 — Good (predecessor: Benfield Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Benfield Primary School

What is Benfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Benfield Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are Benfield Primary School's latest exam results?

Benfield Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Benfield Primary School located?

Benfield Primary School is a primary school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove (BN41 1XS).

How many pupils attend Benfield Primary School?

Benfield Primary School has around 211 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Benfield Primary School with other schools?

View Benfield Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Brighton and Hove.