Brackenbury Primary School

URN: 114413 • Brighton BN41 2LA

Overview

Name
Brackenbury Primary School
URN
114413
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lizzie Mullarky (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01273418850
Website
Visit
Address
Locks Hill, Brighton BN41 2LA

Summary

Brackenbury Primary School, located in Brighton and Hove, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 194 pupils, against a capacity of 230. The school received a 'Good' rating from OFSTED in March 2022, highlighting the positive impact of leadership and the inclusive environment that encourages every pupil to participate actively in their education. The school promotes the values of pride, determination, and bravery, which are integral to its ethos.

The curriculum at Brackenbury is designed to support academic, social, and emotional development, with a strong focus on reading, writing, and mathematics. The school employs the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme for phonics and early reading instruction. Additionally, Brackenbury offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including arts and sports, and has achieved the GOLD School Games Award for three consecutive years.

Brackenbury Primary fosters a welcoming community atmosphere, with an open-door policy for families and opportunities for children to take on leadership roles within the school. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that all children feel valued and supported, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
230
Pupils
194
Boys
110
Girls
84
FSM %
38.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 194 110 84 230 38.10
2024-09-11 188 104 84 230 31.40
2023-09-11 159 92 67 230 29.60
2022-09-11 159 92 67 230 29.60
2021-09-11 169 101 68 230 31.40
2020-09-11 175 99 76 230 21.70

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