- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results above the England average.
43 first choices, 42 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 364
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in BN42
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 7 schools and nurseries
In short: BN42 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 4 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries73 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN42 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN42
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BN42
3 in BN42, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
36 first choices, 36 offers made
Met the standard at 1140%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 453
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.3
Secondary Schools in BN42
1 in BN42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hove Micro-School
Southwick, BN42 4NR · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Nurseries in BN42
4 in BN42, highest Ofsted grade first
Church Lane Nursery
Brighton, BN42 4GD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Playgroup
Brighton, BN42 4NA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Pickles Preschool (Southwick)
Brighton, BN42 4RE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in BN42
1 in BN42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hove Micro-School
Southwick, BN42 4NR · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BN42
1 in BN42. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hove Micro-School
Southwick, BN42 4NR · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 13
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN42, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good5
- Not graded yet1
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BN42 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN42 has 7 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BN42
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BN42
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN42?
BN42 has 7 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN42?
The highest-ranked schools in BN42 on Eduscope are Eastbrook Primary Academy, Glebe Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BN42?
There is 1 independent school in BN42, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN42?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in BN42 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.