How many pupils does Balfour Primary School have?

Balfour Primary School has 682 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Balfour Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Balfour Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023).

How does Balfour Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Balfour Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Balfour Primary School?

Balfour Primary School is located at Balfour Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6NE.

Balfour Primary School

Balfour Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6NE

Good

Inspected 6 December 2023

Good

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

682

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Balfour Primary School

Balfour Primary School is a community school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 682 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Brighton and Hove →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 682 / 718 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 December 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

10.6%

Free school meals

8.6%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

10.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

8.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

29.17

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

23.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

20.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +7.3 vs 2023/24

£46,299

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,242 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,031

Spend per pupil

£5,704

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Balfour Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6NE
Phone: 01273507722
Headteacher: Alan Gunn
Website: www.balfourprimary.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Balfour Primary School?: Balfour Primary School is a community school in Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Balfour Primary School have?: Balfour Primary School has 682 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Balfour Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Balfour Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023).
How does Balfour Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at Balfour Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Balfour Primary School?: Balfour Primary School is located at Balfour Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 6NE.

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