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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.2 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
948
Capacity
1,664
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. Approximately 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, though only 29% progress to university, with none attending top-third institutions. While the school shows strengths in academic achievement, parents may want to consider the relatively low university progression rates.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 65% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 29% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 14 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.7%
White Other7.2%
Other4.9%
Asian Other3.9%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.84087, -0.17960 · BN3 7BN
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN114607
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2013.
Is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre scores 29.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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