Hove Junior School, Hove
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hove Junior School excels at making every child feel valued and supported. Teachers have expert knowledge in their subjects and use ambitious texts and resources to help pupils love learning, particularly in reading. The school goes beyond academics - pupils develop resilience, responsibility and respect through meaningful leadership roles like house captains and mental health ambassadors, preparing them well for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve very strong outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of key stage 2, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Impeccable behaviour across both school sites with clear routines and strong staff-pupil relationships
- Ambitious, carefully designed curriculum with expert teaching that builds pupils' knowledge cumulatively
- Well-being at the heart of the school with pupils feeling happy and safe
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND with swift, caring and personalised provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports buddies, learning buddies, mental health ambassadors, house captains, play leaders
Hove Junior School is an Outstanding school where pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of education, with impeccable behaviour and strong academic outcomes across all subjects. The school celebrates difference, ensures all pupils have equal access to high-quality learning, and creates a welcoming environment where everyone belongs.
At a Glance
23.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
94 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90%. Maths has improved from 81% to 85%. Writing has improved from 76% to 83%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.3
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
671 pupils
768 capacity
97 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hove
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hove
Admissions Demand - Brighton and Hove
Places available
2,430
Applications
1,965
Got 1st preference
91.2%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Brighton and Hove (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.26653%
Overall absence
9.79827%
Persistent absence
694
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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