St Christopher's School, Hove
St Christopher's School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 13 in Hove. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Christopher's School in detail
St Christopher's School in its own words
In its own words: "St Christopher’s is a co-educational Prep School for children aged 4-13 in the heart of Hove. Part of the Brighton College family of schools, we are a school that balances many strengths. We nurture the unique nature within every child, offer them daily inspiration, and prepare them for their perfect next step."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St Christopher’s, a school that delivers a first-class education in a warm, family environment. St Christopher’s is an exceptional co-educational Prep School in the heart of Hove. As part of the Brighton College family of schools, we enjoy a long-held reputation for academic excellence, first rate sport and a strong tradition in the creative and performing arts."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Christopher's School are Drive Preparatory School (0.7 miles); The Montessori Place (0.9 miles, Outstanding); Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove (1.3 miles); and Brighton Girls GDST (1.4 miles).
Drive Preparatory SchoolThe Montessori PlaceLancing College Preparatory School At HoveBrighton Girls GDST
Who goes there
In 2026, 42 pupils (21%) received SEN support and 4 (2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aldrington Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Westbourne Villas North (opposite), 50 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 October 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
3 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
1 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
6 December 2017
Integrated
9 June 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby independent schools
Latest from St Christopher's School
The Head’s reflections on the week
2 Jul 2026
The Head’s reflections on the week
26 Jun 2026
The Head’s reflections on the week
19 Jun 2026
The Head’s reflections on the week
12 Jun 2026
The Head’s reflections on the week
5 Jun 2026
The Head’s reflections on the week
22 May 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 66
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 45 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 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
63%
Available places
200 pupils
320 places
120 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
23.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
200
Total Pupils
108
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
St Christopher's School
Questions parents ask about St Christopher's School
When was St Christopher's School last inspected?
St Christopher's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
How many pupils go to St Christopher's School?
St Christopher's School has around 200 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Christopher's School?
St Christopher's 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 St Christopher's School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 45 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 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 St Christopher's School?
St Christopher's School is at 33 New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)