Carden Nursery and Primary School
URN: 131789 • Brighton BN1 8LU
Overview
- Name
- Carden Nursery and Primary School
- URN
- 131789
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Sibley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273916606
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- County Oak Avenue, Brighton BN1 8LU
Summary
Carden Nursery and Primary School, located in Brighton, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils from nursery through Year 6, with a current enrollment of 366 students against a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where each child's individual needs are recognised and supported. With a focus on academic aspiration and emotional resilience, Carden aims to prepare students not only for their next educational steps but also for life beyond school.
The school offers a diverse curriculum enriched with various activities, including outdoor learning and after-school clubs, promoting both academic and personal development. Facilities include spacious classrooms with direct access to outdoor areas, ensuring children have ample space for learning and play. Carden also features a Speech and Language Centre, providing additional support for students with specific needs.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Carden's ethos, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and local organisations. The school encourages a sense of belonging and active participation through initiatives like the School Council and various events, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all families.
The school offers a diverse curriculum enriched with various activities, including outdoor learning and after-school clubs, promoting both academic and personal development. Facilities include spacious classrooms with direct access to outdoor areas, ensuring children have ample space for learning and play. Carden also features a Speech and Language Centre, providing additional support for students with specific needs.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Carden's ethos, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and local organisations. The school encourages a sense of belonging and active participation through initiatives like the School Council and various events, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all families.
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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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 366
- Boys
- 187
- Girls
- 179
- FSM %
- 41.00
- Open date
- 1999-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 366 | 187 | 179 | 420 | 41.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 366 | 194 | 172 | 420 | 38.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 363 | 194 | 169 | 420 | 35.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 363 | 194 | 169 | 420 | 35.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 370 | 199 | 171 | 420 | 34.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 358 | 196 | 162 | 420 | 31.30 |
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