Schools in Hove, South East (2025)
16 schools · 11,259 students · 10 local authority, 3 independent, 3 academy · median Pupils on roll 586.
Hove, in South East, has 16 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 11,259 students. By level there are 9 primary, 4 secondary, 3 all-through; by sector 10 local authority, 3 independent, 3 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Hove's schools is 586, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
14 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is The Montessori Place (93.9, top 5% of all-through schools nationally), followed by Blatchington Mill School (74.2, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), and King's School (70.0, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Cardinal Newman Catholic School (2,657 students), Blatchington Mill School (1,622 students), Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre (941 students).
Ranked schools in Hove
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 194The Montessori PlaceHove · Independent All-through– · 165 students
- 274Blatchington Mill SchoolHove · Local authority Secondary51.0 Attainment 8 · 1,622 students
- 370King's SchoolHove · Academy Secondary53.7 Attainment 8 · 925 students
- 469West Hove Infant SchoolHove · Local authority Primary– · 506 students
- 569Cardinal Newman Catholic SchoolHove · Local authority Secondary50.4 Attainment 8 · 2,657 students
- 667Hove Junior SchoolHove · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 671 students
- 762Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 436 students
- 856St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 648 students
- 949Aldrington CofE Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 1042Goldstone Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 659 students
- 1139Brunswick Primary SchoolHove · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 586 students
- 1232Hove Park School and Sixth Form CentreHove · Local authority Secondary41.1 Attainment 8 · 941 students
- 1331West Blatchington Primary and Nursery SchoolHove · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 1422Hangleton Primary SchoolHove · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 353 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Montessori Place Hove · All-through · Ages 1–19 | Independent | 93.9 Top 5% | – | 165 |
| 2 | Blatchington Mill School Hove · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 74.2 Top 25% | 51.0 Attainment 8 | 1,622 |
| 3 | King's School Hove · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 70.0 Top 25% | 53.7 Attainment 8 | 925 |
| 4 | West Hove Infant School Hove · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Local authority | 69.1 Top 50% | – | 506 |
| 5 | Cardinal Newman Catholic School Hove · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 69.0 Top 50% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 2,657 |
| 6 | Hove Junior School Hove · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 66.5 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 671 |
| 7 | Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hove · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 62.1 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 436 |
| 8 | St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Hove · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 55.5 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 648 |
| 9 | Aldrington CofE Primary School Hove · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 49.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 10 | Goldstone Primary School Hove · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.8 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 659 |
| 11 | Brunswick Primary School Hove · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 39.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 586 |
| 12 | Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Hove · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 32.1 Lower 50% | 41.1 Attainment 8 | 941 |
| 13 | West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School Hove · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 14 | Hangleton Primary School Hove · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 21.5 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 353 |
Other schools in Hove
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Hove side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hove?
The Montessori Place is the highest-ranked school in Hove with a Success Index (England) of 93.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of all-through schools in England).
How many schools are in Hove?
Hove has 16 schools (3 all-through, 4 secondary, 9 primary) educating 11,259 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Hove?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Hove is 586. Number of pupils in the latest school census.