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24 state primary schools within 2 miles and 11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BN3, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near BN3

24 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of BN3, ranked by what matters to you. 5 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Hove Junior School

    State primary · Hove · 0.59 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 20% in England · 0.59 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.1 of 20 points

      0.59 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Paul's CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Brighton · 1.6 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.5 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Stanford Primary School

    State primary · Brighton · 1.2 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.3 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Aldrington CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Hove · 0.56 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.56 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.4 of 20 points

      0.56 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Goldstone Primary School

    State primary · Hove · 0.74 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.74 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.6 of 20 points

      0.74 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove

    State primary · Brighton and Hove · 0.55 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · 0.55 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. West Hove Infant School

    State primary · Hove · 0.59 miles

    59of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 0.59 miles · absence 4.6% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.1 of 20 points

      0.59 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 119 of 130. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Brighton · 1.5 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019) · results: better than 41% of schools in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters8.3 of 20 points

      Better than 41% of 14,817 state schools in England: 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2019: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 3.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Hangleton Primary School

    State primary · Hove · 1.1 miles

    56of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.7 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St Nicolas CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Brighton · 1.7 miles

    55of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 4.5% (similar schools 4.6%)

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.2 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near BN3

11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BN3, ranked by what matters to you. 7 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Cardinal Newman Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Hove · 0.90 miles

    72of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 14% in England · 0.90 miles

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.56 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.4 of 20 points

      0.90 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 338 of 484. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 11.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. King's School

    State secondary · Church of England · Hove · 1.4 miles

    69of 100

    Results: top 6% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.84 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 157 of 212. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 4.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Patcham High School

    State secondary · Brighton · 2.3 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 2.3 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points

      Better than 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.45 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.6 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Shoreham Academy

    State secondary · Christian · Shoreham-by-Sea · 2.9 miles

    61of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 14% in England · 2.9 miles

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.56 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.3 of 20 points

      2.9 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters3.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.59 miles away; this school is 2.93 miles from the middle of BN3, further than that. West Sussex County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

    State secondary · Hove · 0.31 miles

    60of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.31 miles · results: better than 40% of schools in England

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters8.1 of 20 points

      Better than 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.7 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 31.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Varndean School

    State secondary · Brighton · 2.0 miles

    60of 100

    Results: top 21% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 2.0 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters16 of 20 points

      Top 21% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.42 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.8 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 254 of 350. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 6.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Blatchington Mill School

    State secondary · Hove · 0.62 miles

    59of 100

    0.62 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 28% in England

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters14.5 of 20 points

      Top 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.30 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.5 of 20 points

      0.62 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 237 of 252. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 12.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

    State secondary · Brighton · 2.3 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.3 miles · results: better than 49% of schools in England

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters9.9 of 20 points

      Better than 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.01 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.9 of 20 points

      2.3 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 5.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Dorothy Stringer School

    State secondary · Brighton · 1.8 miles

    58of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.8 miles · results: top 43% in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters11.5 of 20 points

      Top 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.11 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 253 of 290. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 7.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

    State secondary · Brighton · 4.0 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 20 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters4 of 20 points

      Better than 20% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.40 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.1 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of BN3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 15.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 9.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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