St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
URN: 114540 • Brighton BN2 0AH
Overview
- Name
- St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 114540
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carly Carden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273607924
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whitehawk Hill Road, Brighton BN2 0AH
Summary
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, located in Brighton, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 196 pupils, out of a capacity of 210. The school operates from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, offering both breakfast and after-school clubs to support working families. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, underpinned by its Catholic ethos, which emphasizes love, respect, and community.
The school's mission is to provide high-quality education while nurturing each child's unique gifts, encouraging them to become responsible and caring citizens. This is achieved through a curriculum that integrates faith and learning, promoting personal excellence and active participation within the parish and wider community.
St John the Baptist is also committed to environmental education and sustainability, engaging students in initiatives such as climate change awareness and biodiversity projects. The Eco committee empowers pupils to contribute to the school's sustainability efforts, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment and their community.
The school's mission is to provide high-quality education while nurturing each child's unique gifts, encouraging them to become responsible and caring citizens. This is achieved through a curriculum that integrates faith and learning, promoting personal excellence and active participation within the parish and wider community.
St John the Baptist is also committed to environmental education and sustainability, engaging students in initiatives such as climate change awareness and biodiversity projects. The Eco committee empowers pupils to contribute to the school's sustainability efforts, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment and their community.
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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
- 210
- Pupils
- 196
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 41.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 196 | 98 | 98 | 210 | 41.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 102 | 99 | 210 | 43.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 200 | 104 | 96 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 200 | 104 | 96 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 194 | 95 | 99 | 210 | 31.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 210 | 22.50 |
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