Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

URN: 138261 • Brighton and Hove BN3 7QA

Overview

Name
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
URN
138261
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BILINGUAL PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
85.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon King (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01273916212
Website
Visit
Address
The Droveway, Brighton and Hove BN3 7QA

Summary

Bilingual Primary School in Brighton and Hove is a state-funded free school that offers a unique bilingual education in English and Spanish. With a current enrolment of 598 pupils and a capacity of 630, the school welcomes children from diverse linguistic backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where over 30 languages are spoken within the community. The school’s admissions policy allows children from across the city to apply, regardless of their proximity to the school.

The curriculum at Bilingual Primary School is designed to cover the national curriculum while integrating both English and Spanish instruction. This approach not only enhances language skills but also promotes global citizenship and critical thinking among students. The school is committed to providing a broad and balanced education, encouraging children to thrive through inquiry-based learning.

The school community is actively engaged, with opportunities for prospective families to tour the school and learn more about its ethos. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Simon King, emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment, aiming to inspire a love of learning through language. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BILINGUAL PRIMARY SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
630
Pupils
598
Boys
307
Girls
291
FSM %
14.20
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-12-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 598 307 291 630 14.20
2024-09-11 599 305 294 630 13.40
2023-09-11 577 283 294 630 13.70
2022-09-11 577 283 294 630 13.70
2021-09-11 544 262 282 630 13.60
2020-09-11 526 257 269 630 6.80

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