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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Unauthorised Absence Penalty Notices (sen)
- Calendar and Term Dates (calendar)
- Masses and Events (calendar)
- Remote Learning Plan (download)
- Catch Up Premium Strategy 2020-21 (download)
- Newsletter (Autumn 25) (download)
- Equalities Objectives 2021-2024 (download)
- Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- West Hove Infant School (72.4)
- St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (69.6)
- Goldstone Primary School (67.2)
- Aldrington CofE Primary School (65.9)
- Hangleton Primary School (62.3)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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