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Hove Junior School

Brighton and Hove, BN3 5JAPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,621
of 13,686 nationally

About Hove Junior School

Hove Junior School is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Brighton and Hove, and it is currently operating below its full capacity. With 673 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 768, there is some headroom, though the school is clearly a popular choice in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.9%, which is worth noting in the context of the local authority average for primary schools. Demand is strong: the school ranks 2nd out of 48 primary schools in Brighton and Hove, placing it in the top 5% locally. It is one of only three outstanding-rated primaries in the LA, and its nearest outstanding neighbour is West Hove Infant School, which feeds directly into it. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and led by headteacher Madeleine Southern. The pupil body is diverse in terms of need, with 21% of parents responding to the Parent View survey indicating their child has special educational needs or disabilities.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPortland Road, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 5JA
HeadteacherMadeleine Southern
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Number of Pupils673
Free School Meals (FSM)22.9%
School Capacity673 / 768 (88% full)

The full report on this school

What 94 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibraryArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingCross CountryDanceAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hove Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.