Goldstone Primary School vs Hove Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 815 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldstone Primary School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
659 students
Hove Junior School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
671 students
| Measure | Goldstone Primary School Hove, South East | Hove Junior School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1648 of 2,471 | #824 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9750 of 15,697 | #4571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 659 | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 671 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hove | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.goldstoneprimary.co.uk/ | www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hove Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 41.8).
- •Hove Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 57%).
- •Hove Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Hove Junior School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 659.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goldstone Primary School better than Hove Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hove Junior School ranks higher (66.5 vs 41.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Goldstone Primary School and Hove Junior School?
About 815 m in a straight line, between Hove and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldstone Primary School: 659. Hove Junior School: 671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldstone Primary School and Hove Junior School rank in South East?
Goldstone Primary School is 1648th of 2,471 and Hove Junior School is 824th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).