Reception September 2025
We are delighted that you have chosen Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery (RKPS) as your child's school for Reception, September 2025. We are currently oversubscribed for Reception 2025 and we are of course, disappointed that a number families will miss out on a place with us. There is a waiting list, so if a place becomes available those families on the list will be informed through school admissions.
We are pleased our nurturing and dynamic school setting, which achieves the highest academic standards, has been felt and seen by many families during our Open Events last Autumn. Moreover, our most recent results again place us in the top ten performing schools in the whole of Brighton and Hove. Children with SEND excel too, with their achievements amongst the best in the city.
Our children are taught to love reading from the moment they set foot in our school. Using the 'Power of Reading' approach, we introduce our learners to a rich and diverse selection of texts. Our teachers read to their classes every day and drama is used to bring the texts to life. 96% of last year's Year 6 children achieved the expected standard in reading, the highest of any school in the city. Our children enjoy achieving.
A sporting culture is well-embedded at RKPS and we have school teams in a variety of sports: cricket, rugby, athletics, netball and football.
Nurture is at the heart of all we do here and our school therapy dog Hugo, play a key part in this. Here at Rudyard, no child is left behind
We are fortunate to have glorious and vast school grounds here: two sports fields, an exceptional Forest School, a recently redesigned Y1/Y2 learning garden and a magical EYFS outdoor setting too. If I haven't met you already, I look forward to seeing you in coming months as your child's learning adventure begins with RKPS.
Euan Hanington-Headteacher
2024 Year 6 SATs Results
| RKPS | LA | National | |
| Reading | 96%* | 79% | 74% |
| Writing | 77% | 71% | 72% |
| Maths | 73% | 72% | 73% |
| Reading, Writing, Maths Combined | 69% | 60% | 61% |
*Highest in Brighton & Hove
2024 Year 6 SATs Results - SEN supported children (expected standard)
| RKPS | National | |
| Reading | 100% | 48% |
| Writing | 70% | 36% |
| Maths | 70& | 44% |
At Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Learning is an Adventure!
TRANSITION
In the coming weeks a 'Welcome Pack' will be sent to all families that will include all the information you need. Generic information can also be found below that includes: Wrap Around Care, Uniform, Attendance and more. Caterlink who provide our school meals, will also be providing families with a special dietary / allergies form. Should you child have any allergies and require an adapted menu, it is really important that this form is completed a returned.
We take great care over transition into our Reception, if you have any queries or questions, please feel free to contact the school.
Pre-school at RKPS
We also offer a first class early years provision with our school nursery catering pre school age children and 2-3 year olds. This provides a stable and smooth transition into our Reception classes. For more information regarding our 2 year old class and our preschool (3 & 4 year olds) please visit our Nursery page.
We look forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, please check out our school video below and our prospectus by clicking here.
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