Hove Junior School

A good community school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hove Junior School.

Hove, BN35JA Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 November 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Portland Road
Hove, BN35JA
Phone
1273916609
Website
hovejuniorschool.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114403
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5JA
Website
www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
768 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
669
Free School Meals
18.8% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.3 (7.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
45 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
669 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love of Learning Equality & Inclusion Aiming High Respect & Kindness Nurture & Safety

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Maddie Southern describes Hove Junior School as a large six-form-entry school on two sites with a personalised curriculum and strong community. She was appointed Executive Headteacher of both Hove Junior School and West Hove Infant School in September 2022. Ofsted published in 2025 that the school remains Outstanding in all areas.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club operate at Portland Road and Holland Road sites.

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements are made by Brighton & Hove City Council. Details can be found at School Admissions - Brighton & Hove City Council or you can contact them direct on 01273 293653 or email [email protected].

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