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 infant School in Ditchling Road, Brighton, was rated outstanding after its last inspection in 2013. Inspectors said: " Leaders and managers, including governors, have ensured that the school has sustained improvements over a considerable period. Achievement is high and teaching is outstanding." Photo: Google Streetview