Balfour Primary School
Community school
Brighton, BN1 6NE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 32% in England
5 of 41 in Brighton and Hove
Pupils
695
First preferences per place
1.32
2026/27
Absence
4.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 68% | 66% | 71% | |
| Higher standard | 14% | 5% | 10% | |
| Reading | 84% | 82% | 87% | |
| Writing | 77% | 75% | 78% | |
| Maths | 79% | 79% | 84% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School · 0.5 mi · Report card · Top 37% in England
- Hertford Primary School · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 11% in England
- Downs Junior School · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 48% in England
- Downs Infant School · 0.7 mi · Not judged
- Stanford Primary School · 0.9 mi · Good
- Patcham Infant School · 1.0 mi · Good
Best primary schools in Brighton and Hove · Best primary schools in East Sussex
The neighbourhood
Balfour Primary School is in Fiveways (typical home £600,000, crime very low).
What is Balfour Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Balfour Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Balfour Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Balfour Primary School is in the top 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.