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Hove Junior School
Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5JA, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.9 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
673
Capacity
768
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels in providing a high-quality education, reflected in its impressive 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 9% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (94 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
96%
My child is happy
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.3%
White Other12.9%
Mixed Other4.8%
Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Black African2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.83432, -0.19154 · BN3 5JA
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114403
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hovejuniorschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hove Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Hove Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Hove Junior School a good school?
Hove Junior School scores 95.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hove Junior School?
Based on 94 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hove Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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