Here are nine schools all thought to be among the top schools in the country by inspectors.
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There are currently nine schools in Brighton and Hove with outstanding inspection ratings
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Downs View Special School in Warren Road, Brighton, was last inspected in 2020.
The last Ofsted report said: "This is an extremely friendly and welcoming school where pupils feel happy and safe." Photo: Google Streetview
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West Hove Infant School in Portland Road, Hove, was last inspected in 2013 when inspectors said: "Pupils make outstanding progress throughout the school and at the end of Year 2 reach above-average levels of attainment in reading, writing and mathematics." Photo: Google Streetview
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Hill Park School, in Foredown Road, Portslade, is a community special school and was rated outstanding after a full inspection in 2014 and a short inspection in 2019. Inspectors said it was an 'outstanding school where pupils are happy, feel safe and make rapid progress. They feel valued and cared for'. Photo: Google Streetview
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Downs Junior School in Rugby Road, Brighton, was last inspected in 2011, after which inspectors said: "This is an outstanding school. The senior leadership team has ensured that an impressive curriculum and good teaching continue to raise attainment." Photo: Google Streetview
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Stanford Infant School in Highcroft Villas, Hove, was rated outstanding at its last inspection in 2007, and it sustained the rating at an interim assessment in 2010. Inspectors said: "Stanford Infant School is a vibrant and joyous place to learn; it provides an outstanding education." Photo: Google Streetview
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St Luke's Primary School in Queens Park Rise, Brighton, was inspected in 2013 when inspectors said: " The headteacher, other leaders and governors show exceptionally strong leadership and have very high expectations of pupils and teachers. As a result, teaching and pupils’ achievements are outstanding." Photo: Google Streetview
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Patcham Primary School, in Highview Avenue South, was last inspected in 2008.
Inspectors praised the 'calm and purposeful' atmosphere and said: "Patcham Infant School provides an outstanding quality of education and care." Photo: Google Streetview