Hove Junior School

URN: 114403 • Hove BN3 5JA

Overview

Name
Hove Junior School
URN
114403
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Madeleine Southern (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01273916609
Website
Visit
Address
Portland Road, Hove BN3 5JA

Summary

Hove Junior School is a community primary school located in Hove, serving children from Year 3 to Year 6. With a capacity of 768 pupils, the school operates across two sites: Portland Road, which has four forms of entry, and Holland Road, with two forms. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of belonging among its diverse student body of 673 pupils, with a notable 22.9% eligible for free school meals.

The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its LEARN framework, which emphasizes looking after one another, aiming high, and fostering respect within the learning environment. Hove Junior School offers a personalised curriculum that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. The leadership team, led by Executive Head Teacher Maddie Southern, is committed to maintaining high teaching standards and ensuring all children make expected or better progress.

Hove Junior School actively engages with families and the wider community, valuing collaboration and communication. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes visits for prospective families to learn more about its inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
768
Pupils
673
Boys
338
Girls
335
FSM %
22.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-02-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 673 338 335 768 22.90
2024-09-11 669 337 332 768 18.80
2023-09-11 720 347 373 928 16.30
2022-09-11 720 347 373 928 16.30
2021-09-11 767 379 388 928 15.80
2020-09-11 806 396 410 928 13.30

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