The Montessori Place

A other independent school school in Brighton and Hove. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Montessori Place.

Hove, BN33ER Age 1-19 Mixed intake
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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

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  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

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Alternative Provision schools

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Independent schools

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
45 Cromwell Road
Hove, BN33ER
Phone
1273773764
Website
themontessoriplace.org.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136947
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
45 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER
Website
themontessoriplace.org.uk
Age range
1-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
180 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
164
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (2 pupils)

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
164 pupils
1-19

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Only through freedom and environmental experience is it practically possible for human development to occur."

Freedom and environmental experience enable development Mixed age groups Hands-on learning by doing Individualised learning No fixed lesson times, no set assignments and no formal testing

Facilities

Infant Community Children’s House Elementary Community Young People’s Community (Adolescence 12-18) Kitchen Family Room Office Garden Woodlands woodland and garden environments for Going Out

Curriculum Highlights

Montessori method features: Mixed age groups; Hands-on learning by doing; Individualised learning. There are no fixed lesson times, no set assignments, and no formal testing; learning occurs when the child is working and is guided by the Guide. Going Out experiences involve planning and carrying out outings beyond the classroom to engage with society (library, parks, woodland, etc.). Cosmic education: a holistic study of the Earth, life and the human story, connecting subjects across physics, chemistry, geography, biology, history, art, music, languages and maths. Five sequential oral stories taught over six weeks: The Formation of the Universe; The Coming of Life; The Story of Humans; The Story of Signs; The Story of Numbers.

Admissions Criteria

Applications are considered for children turning 3 in the 2025/26 academic year, or for children moving from other AMI Montessori schools. Steps include attending an open afternoon, discussing suitability, completing a waiting list application, visiting The Montessori Place, and possibly a trial day. If offered a place, a written acceptance is required within 2 weeks. Places are offered in this priority order: age-appropriate entry; parent intends to keep child at TMP until age 18; sibling already at the school; participation in the TMP community; date of registration on the waiting list.

Financial Information

The school year is 36 weeks long. Our 2025/26 fee schedule can be found here. For families who joined TMP before August 2014, email Eme Fulop for the 2025/26 fee sheet.

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