What does “with nursery” mean on this Brighton and Hove page?

It means the school currently has nursery provision flagged in the live school data. It does not by itself confirm admissions priority or guaranteed progression into Reception.

Does nursery attendance guarantee a Reception place in Brighton and Hove?

No. Many schools make it clear that nursery attendance does not guarantee admission into the main school, so parents should still check each school’s admissions policy carefully.

Why use a nursery-specific list for Brighton and Hove?

For families focused on the early-years to primary transition, this list makes it easier to compare schools that currently offer nursery provision without manually filtering the wider hub.

Best Primary Schools with Nursery in Brighton and Hove

Schools in the Brighton and Hove built-up area. Focus on primary and all-through schools that offer nursery provision, then compare rankings, maps and nearby options. This page currently lists 18 schools in Brighton and Hove. Schools featured here include Westdene Primary School, Bevendean Primary School and Nursery and St Martin's CofE Primary School.

Key Performance Metrics for Brighton and Hove

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Brighton and Hove58%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Brighton and Hove5%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Brighton and Hove83%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Brighton and Hove7.3/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Brighton and Hove

58%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Brighton and Hove

5%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Brighton and Hove

83%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Brighton and Hove

7.3/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Brighton and Hove

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Westdene Primary School
Westdene
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
Bevendean
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St Martin's CofE Primary School
Kemptown
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City Academy Whitehawk
Whitehawk
Goldstone Primary School
Goldstone Valley
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Seven Dials
Coldean Primary School
Coldean
Mile Oak Primary School
Portslade
Fairlight Primary School
Kemp Town
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
West Blatchington
Moulsecoomb Primary School
Moulsecoomb
Carden Nursery and Primary School
County Oak
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
Woodingdean
Brighton College Prep School
Kemptown
Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
Hangleton
Patcham Infant School
Patcham
The Montessori Place
West Hove
Windlesham School
Preston Park