Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BN3 8BN on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
King's School
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN, Brighton and Hove
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.9 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
903
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment 8, which places it in the top 18% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 81%, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 34%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BN3 8BN — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around King's School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 53.7 | Top 18% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 34% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.8%
White Other7.9%
Other5.2%
Mixed Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black African0.9%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
Loading map…
50.85412, -0.19176 · BN3 8BN
School details
Local authorityBrighton and Hove
RegionSouth East
URN139409
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King's School rated by Ofsted?
King's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is King's School a good school?
King's School scores 79.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 King's School in GCSEs?
King's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near BN3 8BN?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BN3 8BN with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.