King's School, Hove
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
King's School excels at including all pupils and helping them achieve highly, regardless of their background or learning needs. The school has excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils showing respect for each other and following school rules well. Teachers are subject experts who check pupils understand new material and adapt teaching so everyone can succeed.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national average in exams with particularly strong progress for those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds
- Highly inclusive approach ensures vulnerable pupils and those facing barriers receive expert support and achieve as well as others
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, consistently above national average, with harmonious relationships throughout the school
- Expert subject teaching with careful checking of understanding and swift support to address misconceptions
- Comprehensive personal development programme covering respect, British values, relationships and online safety
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, arts
King's School is a highly inclusive secondary school that achieves consistently well above national averages, with particular strength in supporting vulnerable pupils and those with special educational needs. The school maintains strong attendance, positive behaviour, and provides comprehensive personal development alongside academic excellence.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
39
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
925 pupils
1,050 capacity
125 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hove
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hove
Admissions Demand - Brighton and Hove
Places available
2,575
Applications
2,229
Got 1st preference
79.5%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Brighton and Hove (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.71635%
Overall absence
17.42597%
Persistent absence
878
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
King's School
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hangleton Primary School
Aldrington CofE Primary School
Goldstone Primary School
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Westdene Primary School
Peter Gladwin Primary School
Hove Junior School
West Hove Infant School
Benfield Primary School
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