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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

State school · Hove, BN3 7BN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 948 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
948 ·
Local authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jim Roberts

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 20 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Hove Junior School 15 %
Goldstone Primary School 11 %
Hangleton Primary School 10 %
Brunswick Primary School 9 %
Unknown 8 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School 6 %
St Nicolas CofE Primary School 5 %
Benfield Primary School 5 %
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove 4 %
Brackenbury Primary School 3 %
St Peter's Community Primary School 2 %
Middle Street Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
50%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41%
LA avg.
52.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
15.56
LA avg.
38.78
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
62
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5.27 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

948
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory
Sixth form provision Satisfactory

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Contact the school

Address

Nevill Road
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 7BN
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Telephone: 01273 082870

Email: admin@hovepark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Website: http://www.hovepark.brighton-hove.sch.uk

Local authority: Brighton and Hove City Council

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School data & information Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN
948 Pupil numbers
35.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
29 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
62 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41%
LA avg.
52.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.30
LA avg.
48.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 138 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 199 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 210 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Arabic GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7

Average points score (2024)

School
15.56
LA avg.
38.78
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 50 and has 50 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The school maintains an SEN Record. All pupils are supported in line with the Code of Practice issued by the DFES. The school has students with a variety of SEN eg SpLD, Autism, Speech and Language difficulties, EBSD, VI, HI, MLD, medical, physical etc. Students are supported in a variety of ways eg in-class, small group and individual withdrawal. The school is working towards implementing the 'Every Child Matters' policy and promotes inclusion.

5.27 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
19.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Satisfactory
Sixth form provision Satisfactory
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