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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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