Patcham Infant School
URN: 114373 • Brighton BN1 8WW
Overview
- Name
- Patcham Infant School
- URN
- 114373
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Hawkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273509766
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highview Avenue South, Brighton BN1 8WW
Summary
Patcham Infant School is a community primary school located in Brighton and Hove, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 7. With a current enrolment of 278 students and a capacity of 320, the school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto: "We dream, we aspire, we thrive," which reflects its commitment to powerful learning experiences.
The curriculum at Patcham Infant School is designed to foster creativity and holistic development, incorporating a range of subjects and activities, including Forest School. The school emphasizes the importance of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education, alongside British values, to prepare children for life beyond the classroom. Support services, including provisions for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are also in place to ensure every child can access learning opportunities.
Patcham Infant School actively engages with families and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement through events and initiatives. The school is dedicated to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination, fostering a sense of belonging among all students and staff. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Patcham Infant School is designed to foster creativity and holistic development, incorporating a range of subjects and activities, including Forest School. The school emphasizes the importance of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural education, alongside British values, to prepare children for life beyond the classroom. Support services, including provisions for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are also in place to ensure every child can access learning opportunities.
Patcham Infant School actively engages with families and the wider community, encouraging parental involvement through events and initiatives. The school is dedicated to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination, fostering a sense of belonging among all students and staff. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school office directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Luke's Primary School (76.3)
- Downs Infant School (70.1)
- Saltdean Primary School (68.5)
- Balfour Primary School (67.9)
- St Nicolas CofE Primary School (66.5)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 320
- Pupils
- 278
- Boys
- 146
- Girls
- 132
- FSM %
- 10.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 278 | 146 | 132 | 320 | 10.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 293 | 152 | 141 | 320 | 10.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 294 | 138 | 156 | 320 | 11.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 294 | 138 | 156 | 270 | 11.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 139 | 142 | 270 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 287 | 139 | 148 | 270 | 8.80 |
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