Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
URN: 114486 • Brighton BN2 6RH
Overview
- Name
- Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
- URN
- 114486
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Euan Hanington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273303328
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chalkland Rise, Brighton BN2 6RH
Summary
      Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is a mixed community school located in Woodingdean, Brighton, accommodating 336 pupils with a capacity for 436. The school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive environment, where every child is encouraged to thrive academically and socially. The ethos centres around a family-like atmosphere, promoting collaboration and mutual support among students and staff.
The curriculum at RKPS is diverse and evolving, incorporating a wide range of subjects that include arts, sciences, and sports. Outdoor learning is a significant aspect of the educational experience, highlighted by regular sessions at the school's Forest School and ample outdoor spaces. The school also emphasizes the importance of physical activity, offering various sports opportunities to foster a love for exercise.
Rudyard Kipling Primary School actively engages with the community and provides numerous extracurricular activities, including clubs for arts, sports, and mindfulness. The dedicated staff, including a full-time therapy dog, Hugo, contribute to a nurturing environment that prioritises the well-being and development of all students.
      The curriculum at RKPS is diverse and evolving, incorporating a wide range of subjects that include arts, sciences, and sports. Outdoor learning is a significant aspect of the educational experience, highlighted by regular sessions at the school's Forest School and ample outdoor spaces. The school also emphasizes the importance of physical activity, offering various sports opportunities to foster a love for exercise.
Rudyard Kipling Primary School actively engages with the community and provides numerous extracurricular activities, including clubs for arts, sports, and mindfulness. The dedicated staff, including a full-time therapy dog, Hugo, contribute to a nurturing environment that prioritises the well-being and development of all students.
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- AdmissionsAdmissions (other)
- Breakfast & After School ClubBreakfast & After School Club (other)
- ContactContact (other)
- Home LearningHome Learning (other)
- NurseryNursery (other)
- Parent InfoParents (other)
- School InfoSchool (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
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 436
- Pupils
- 336
- Boys
- 195
- Girls
- 141
- FSM %
- 25.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 336 | 195 | 141 | 436 | 25.00 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 325 | 187 | 138 | 436 | 27.30 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 345 | 193 | 152 | 436 | 31.90 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 345 | 193 | 152 | 436 | 31.90 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 344 | 185 | 159 | 436 | 31.90 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 366 | 202 | 164 | 436 | 29.00 | 
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