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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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