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Goldstone Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Goldstone Primary School is a community primary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 674 pupils, and a capacity of 704 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

674

Pupils

704

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Goldstone Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Goldstone Primary School?

The catchment area for Goldstone Primary School is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Goldstone Primary School is set by Brighton and Hove and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →

Goldstone Primary School: 704 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Goldstone Primary School has a published admission number of 704 places. 674 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 704, Brighton and Hove's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hove.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brighton and Hove publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Brighton and Hove school admissions →

Goldstone Primary School: School Information

Full address
Laburnum Avenue, Hove, BN3 7JW
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
114398

Other Primary Schools in Hove

If Goldstone Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hove are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Goldstone Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Goldstone Primary School

What is the catchment area for Goldstone Primary School?

The catchment area for Goldstone Primary School is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Goldstone Primary School oversubscribed?

Goldstone Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 704 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Goldstone Primary School?

Admission to Goldstone Primary School is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Goldstone Primary School cover?

Goldstone Primary School is a primary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Goldstone Primary School?

Goldstone Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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