St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
URN: 114542 • Brighton BN1 7BF
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 114542
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gillian Foan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273556607
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Davey Drive, Brighton BN1 7BF
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Brighton, was a voluntary aided primary school that served a diverse community for nearly 70 years. With a mixed-gender enrolment of 104 pupils, the school was known for its welcoming environment, emphasizing care, compassion, and community support. The school catered to children from various backgrounds, with a significant percentage (60.60%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity.
The curriculum at St Joseph's encompassed a range of subjects, including Science, English, Maths, and Religious Education, alongside opportunities for physical education and the arts. The school aimed to foster a family atmosphere, where children felt safe and valued, as highlighted by positive feedback from parents and visitors.
Despite its strong community ties and dedicated staff, St Joseph's closed its doors in July 2025 due to challenges in sustaining operations. The school community held farewell events to celebrate its legacy and the memories created over the years, marking the end of an era for many families in the area.
The curriculum at St Joseph's encompassed a range of subjects, including Science, English, Maths, and Religious Education, alongside opportunities for physical education and the arts. The school aimed to foster a family atmosphere, where children felt safe and valued, as highlighted by positive feedback from parents and visitors.
Despite its strong community ties and dedicated staff, St Joseph's closed its doors in July 2025 due to challenges in sustaining operations. The school community held farewell events to celebrate its legacy and the memories created over the years, marking the end of an era for many families in the area.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
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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
- 104
- Boys
- 60
- Girls
- 44
- FSM %
- 60.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 104 | 60 | 44 | 210 | 60.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 152 | 82 | 70 | 210 | 57.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 150 | 74 | 76 | 210 | 59.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 150 | 74 | 76 | 210 | 59.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 143 | 74 | 69 | 210 | 58.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 142 | 76 | 66 | 210 | 47.90 |
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