Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 114567 • Hove BN3 6NB

Overview

Name
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
114567
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Breen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01273555811
Website
Visit
Address
The Upper Drive, Hove BN3 6NB

Summary

Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, accommodating 435 pupils with a capacity for 436. The school fosters a strong sense of community, inspired by early Christian values, and aims to guide children in discovering their unique talents while providing high educational standards. The headteacher, Rachel Breen, emphasizes the importance of collaboration with families and an open-door policy to support student development.

The curriculum at Cottesmore St Mary's integrates fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. These values are reinforced through various activities, such as school council elections, themed weeks, and educational trips, which help children engage with their community and develop social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding.

Support for pupils is evident through initiatives like EPR lessons and strategies promoting emotional well-being, such as circle time and playground buddies. The school is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where children can express themselves and thrive academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
436
Pupils
435
Boys
235
Girls
200
FSM %
16.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 435 235 200 436 16.10
2024-09-11 433 230 203 436 19.20
2023-09-11 420 213 207 436 15.20
2022-09-11 420 213 207 436 15.20
2021-09-11 422 214 208 436 12.10
2020-09-11 425 216 209 436 9.20

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