Brighton and Hove Clinic School, Hove
Brighton and Hove Clinic School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Hove. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Brighton and Hove Clinic School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Brighton and Hove Clinic School are The Lioncare School (0.6 miles, Good); Hove Micro-School (1.8 miles); Team Domenica (1.8 miles); and Hill Park School (2 miles, Outstanding).
The Lioncare SchoolHove Micro-SchoolTeam DomenicaHill Park School
Who goes there
In 2026, 6 pupils (66.7%) received SEN support and 3 (33.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldrington Rail Station, about 860 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hove Street, 80 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Brighton and Hove Clinic School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 65
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 20
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 45 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Brighton and Hove is 40.5 (the median across 82 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
9 pupils
16 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hove
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hove
Across Brighton and Hove council
Places available
2,515
Applications
2,154
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Brighton and Hove council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Brighton and Hove Clinic School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
9
Total Pupils
1
Boys
8
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Brighton and Hove Clinic School
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Questions parents ask about Brighton and Hove Clinic School
What are GCSE results like at Brighton and Hove Clinic School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Brighton and Hove Clinic School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Brighton and Hove Clinic School's Ofsted rating?
Brighton and Hove Clinic School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
Does Brighton and Hove Clinic School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2024, Brighton and Hove Clinic School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Brighton and Hove Clinic School?
Brighton and Hove Clinic School has around 9 pupils on roll.
Does Brighton and Hove Clinic School have specialist SEN provision?
Brighton and Hove Clinic School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Brighton and Hove Clinic School?
Brighton and Hove Clinic School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Brighton and Hove Clinic School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 65 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 20 serious and 45 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Brighton and Hove is 40.5 (the median across 82 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brighton and Hove Clinic School?
Brighton and Hove Clinic School is at 14-18 New Church Road, Hove, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4FH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)