Best Catholic Schools in Brighton
5 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- There are 5 Roman Catholic schools in Brighton, making up 3.0% of schools in the area, which is in line with the national average of 3.7%.
- All 5 Catholic schools in Brighton have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 0 Outstanding and 5 Good ratings, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- In Brighton, Catholic schools have 1,030 pupils, with 26.8% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.52, compared to the national average of 18.10.
- Catholic schools in Brighton have 58.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 16.2%, and spending per pupil of £6,638.
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School
Ofsted
Good
Brighton, BN2 7HA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence6.5%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio26.1
SM
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Brighton, BN41 1LB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.4%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio18.9
SB
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Brighton, BN1 6UT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.5%
Pupils217
P/T Ratio20.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 168 catholic schools in Brighton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Brighton | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,638 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.