West Hove Infant School

A not judged community school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for West Hove Infant School.

Hove, BN35JA Ofsted: Not Judged Age 5-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
19 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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
1273733386
Website
westhoveinfants.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
114428
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5JA
Website
www.westhoveinfants.co.uk
Age range
5-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
540 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
491
Free School Meals
18.3% (90 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.1 (5.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
55 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
164
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
491 pupils
5-7

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

British Values at EYFS & KS1: education about multiple faiths and celebrations (Diwali, Eid, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Passover, Christmas and Easter); visits to places of worship; safeguarding, equality and diversity; emphasis on inclusion, anti-bullying and EMAS support; School Council and Parent Council involvement; promotion of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance within the curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Maddie Southern welcomes visitors to the West Hove Infants site, describes an inclusive, topic-based curriculum, emphasizes partnership with families, well-being, and preparing children with a love of learning for the next stages of their education.

Curriculum Highlights

Topic-based, cross-curricular curriculum West Hove learning model based on early years practice and meta-cognition research Learning characters to promote perseverance, independence or teamwork, creativity and curiosity Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship (PSHE&C) with a focus on well‑being and behaviour for learning Golden Rules and nurturing ethos to develop social and life skills

Wraparound Care

Before-school club (wraparound care)

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