West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School

URN: 114425 • Hove BN3 8BN

Overview

Name
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
URN
114425
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
51.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Russell Brentnall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Hangleton Way, Hove BN3 8BN

Summary

West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School is a community school located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, catering to a mixed-gender population of 252 pupils, with a capacity of 445. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child's potential is developed through high-quality teaching and a variety of enrichment opportunities.

The curriculum is designed to support the holistic development of students, emphasizing not only academic subjects like maths, English, and science but also creative disciplines such as music and sports. The school features a wildlife garden and offers clubs focused on gardening, eco-awareness, and various sports, promoting outdoor learning and environmental stewardship.

As part of The Pioneer Academy, West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School is committed to creating a supportive community for families. The school regularly hosts open days for prospective parents, providing insights into its ethos and educational approach. For more information, parents can contact the school directly via phone or email.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
445
Pupils
252
Boys
136
Girls
116
FSM %
47.60
Open date
Close date
2023-07-31
Last Ofsted
2019-01-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 252 136 116 445 47.60
2024-09-11 252 136 116 445 47.60
2023-09-11 237 133 104 445 46.00
2022-09-11 237 133 104 445 46.00
2021-09-11 260 145 115 445 41.90
2020-09-11 243 125 118 445 36.00

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