Elm Grove Primary School
URN: 114477 • Brighton BN2 3ES
Overview
- Name
- Elm Grove Primary School
- URN
- 114477
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Massey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273708004
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3ES
Summary
Elm Grove Primary School is a mixed community school located in Brighton, serving 412 pupils with a capacity for 436. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment, guided by its vision statement: "Everyone Included, Everyone Valued, Learning and Thriving Together." This ethos is reflected in the school's approach to education, which emphasizes collaboration, motivation, reflection, creativity, and determination among students.
The curriculum at Elm Grove is structured around the 'Elm Grove Tree of Learning,' designed to provide students with comprehensive learning experiences throughout the school day. This model encourages children to revisit prior knowledge, make connections, and engage in self-evaluation, ensuring a robust educational foundation. The school aims to instil a lifelong love of learning in its students, preparing them effectively for their future educational journeys.
With a focus on community involvement and support, Elm Grove Primary School strives to create a positive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school actively promotes parental engagement and values the contributions of families in the educational process. For more information, visit their website at [Elm Grove Primary School](https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/).
The curriculum at Elm Grove is structured around the 'Elm Grove Tree of Learning,' designed to provide students with comprehensive learning experiences throughout the school day. This model encourages children to revisit prior knowledge, make connections, and engage in self-evaluation, ensuring a robust educational foundation. The school aims to instil a lifelong love of learning in its students, preparing them effectively for their future educational journeys.
With a focus on community involvement and support, Elm Grove Primary School strives to create a positive atmosphere where children can thrive academically and socially. The school actively promotes parental engagement and values the contributions of families in the educational process. For more information, visit their website at [Elm Grove Primary School](https://www.elmgrove.brighton-hove.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- 19.09.25 Newsletter.pdf (download)
- 2025.07 Monthly Newsletter.pdf (download)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
- Home (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 436
- Pupils
- 412
- Boys
- 205
- Girls
- 207
- FSM %
- 19.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 412 | 205 | 207 | 436 | 19.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 406 | 208 | 198 | 436 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 402 | 209 | 193 | 436 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 402 | 209 | 193 | 436 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 411 | 215 | 196 | 436 | 12.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 414 | 225 | 189 | 436 | 9.50 |
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