Hove Junior School, Hove
Hove Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Hove. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 8 schools in Hove with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 74% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Capacity
- 74% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hove Junior School in detail
Hove Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "W elcome to Hove Junior School. We are a large 6 form entry Junior School on two sites. Our Portland Road site is four form and the Holland Road site is two form entry. I was thrilled to be appointed as Executive Head Teacher of both Hove Junior School and West Hove Infant School in September 2022."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Hove Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 69% in Brighton and Hove and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 87% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Hove Junior School
Across Brighton and Hove, 94% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Brighton and Hove lodged 46 appeals against primary school offers; 19 reached a hearing and none succeeded.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hove Junior School are West Hove Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Goldstone Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 78% maths); St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Benfield Primary School (0.8 miles, 67% reading, 71% maths).
Hove Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
West Hove Infant SchoolGoldstone Primary SchoolSt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolBenfield Primary School
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hove Junior School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 84% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (84%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldrington Rail Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Road (opposite), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hove Junior School issued 4 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hove Junior School are Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (0.7 miles), Blatchington Mill School (0.9 miles) and King's School (1.4 miles).
Hove Park School and Sixth Form CentreBlatchington Mill SchoolKing's School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from November 2011, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 81% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
27.5
KS2
16
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hove Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hove Junior School.
- The Skate Club - West HoveAt the school · Not yet graded
- art-K HoveAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Skate Club - Goldstone810m away · Not yet graded
- Art Of Dance860m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hove Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hove Junior School is in Brighton and Hove; for families living there:
Apply to Brighton and Hove for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 47
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 38 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
10 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
74%
Available places
675 pupils
912 places
237 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hove
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hove
Across Brighton and Hove council
Places available
2,430
Applications
1,936
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Brighton and Hove council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
123
SEN Support
27
EHC Plans
22.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
671
Total Pupils
332
Boys
339
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
36
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,970
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,179
Per pupil
£3827k
Total funding
£221k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
694
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hove Junior School
Questions parents ask about Hove Junior School
What are SATs results like at Hove Junior School?
Of the pupils at Hove Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Hove Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hove Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Hove Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Hove Junior School is oversubscribed, Brighton and Hove allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hove Junior School?
Hove Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 74% of its 912 places.
How big are the classes at Hove Junior School?
Classes at Hove Junior School average 27.5 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hove Junior School?
Hove Junior School has around 671 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hove Junior School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Hove Junior School in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hove Junior School?
Apply through Brighton and Hove's coordinated admissions process, naming Hove Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Hove Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: The Skate Club - West Hove (registered, not yet graded) and art-K Hove (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hove Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 47 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 38 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 10 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 Hove Junior School?
Hove Junior School is at Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)