Hove primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 24% achieve the higher standard—three times the England average of 8%—reflecting a high proportion of top performers. Hove Junior School, Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove, and Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 90% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 14 schools serving Hove, families across this coastal town have access to diverse educational approaches, from traditional primaries to specialist bilingual provision. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Aldrington CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #6 | Brunswick Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hove Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | St Christopher's School, Hove | Independent | Primary | 4-13 years | Mixed | Church of England | - |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
Independent • Primary • 4-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Goldstone Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Hangleton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove | Independent | Primary | 3-13 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 3-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Drive Preparatory School | Independent | All-through | 7-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | The Montessori Place | Independent | All-through | 1-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | West Hove Infant School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 7-16 years
Independent • All-through • 1-18+ years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
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