Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
URN: 114485 • Brighton BN2 4JP
Overview
- Name
- Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 114485
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Dally (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273681292
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heath Hill Avenue, Brighton BN2 4JP
Summary
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery is a community school located in Brighton, serving a mixed-gender population of 308 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on inclusivity and high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The ethos is centered around fostering a love for learning, with an emphasis on individual care and support for each child.
The curriculum at Bevendean is designed to be engaging and ambitious, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational steps. Teachers employ a variety of strategies to make lessons interesting and memorable, which has been positively noted in recent Ofsted reports. The school also offers a nursery with 15 hours of free provision each week, catering to children from the age of three.
Bevendean Primary School values community involvement and encourages parental engagement through various events and information sessions. The dedicated staff, including 16 class teachers and multiple teaching assistants, work collaboratively to create a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Bevendean is designed to be engaging and ambitious, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational steps. Teachers employ a variety of strategies to make lessons interesting and memorable, which has been positively noted in recent Ofsted reports. The school also offers a nursery with 15 hours of free provision each week, catering to children from the age of three.
Bevendean Primary School values community involvement and encourages parental engagement through various events and information sessions. The dedicated staff, including 16 class teachers and multiple teaching assistants, work collaboratively to create a safe and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Governors Welcome (governance)
- Governors Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Click here (download)
- Policies (other)
- School Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 308
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 147
- FSM %
- 50.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 161 | 147 | 420 | 50.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 326 | 165 | 161 | 420 | 48.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 340 | 171 | 169 | 420 | 51.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 340 | 171 | 169 | 420 | 51.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 326 | 161 | 165 | 420 | 48.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 351 | 182 | 169 | 420 | 41.30 |
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