Hove Junior School vs St Christopher's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 753 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hove Junior School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
671 students
St Christopher's School
Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
200 students
| Measure | Hove Junior School Hove, South East | St Christopher's School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #824 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #4571 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 671 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 671 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.hovejuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.stchristophershove.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hove Junior School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 200.
- •Hove Junior School is a local authority school while St Christopher's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hove Junior School better than St Christopher's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hove Junior School and St Christopher's School?
About 753 m in a straight line, between Hove and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hove Junior School: 671. St Christopher's School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hove Junior School and St Christopher's School rank in South East?
Hove Junior School is 824th of 2,471 and St Christopher's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).