West Hove Infant School
URN: 114428 • Hove BN3 5JA
Overview
- Name
- West Hove Infant School
- URN
- 114428
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maddie Southern (since 2023) , Headteacher
- Previous head
- Lorna Cummings, Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273733386
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Portland Road, Hove BN3 5JA
Summary
West Hove Infant School is a community primary school located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, accommodating 505 pupils with a capacity of 540. The school has been rated 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted as of November 2024. It promotes an inclusive curriculum designed to provide a rich learning experience through a topic-based, cross-curricular approach that fosters active learning and critical thinking skills.
The school places a strong emphasis on children's well-being and personal development, integrating these aspects into their Personal, Social, Emotional, and Citizenship curriculum. Core values such as respect, kindness, and resilience are nurtured through their behaviour policies and Golden Rules, preparing students to be thoughtful and considerate citizens in a diverse society.
West Hove Infant School actively encourages collaboration with families to ensure that children develop a love of learning and are well-prepared for their educational journey ahead. The school is part of the Sussex Coast Teaching School Alliance, which supports continuous improvement and leadership development across local schools.
The school places a strong emphasis on children's well-being and personal development, integrating these aspects into their Personal, Social, Emotional, and Citizenship curriculum. Core values such as respect, kindness, and resilience are nurtured through their behaviour policies and Golden Rules, preparing students to be thoughtful and considerate citizens in a diverse society.
West Hove Infant School actively encourages collaboration with families to ensure that children develop a love of learning and are well-prepared for their educational journey ahead. The school is part of the Sussex Coast Teaching School Alliance, which supports continuous improvement and leadership development across local schools.
Useful links
- Governor Policies (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Hove Learning Federation Governors (governance)
- Curriculum & Inclusion Committee (governance)
- Governor Declaration of Interests (governance)
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- Governor’s Newsletter (governance)
- Who’s who? (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (sen)
- Parental Consents (sen)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 540
- Pupils
- 505
- Boys
- 256
- Girls
- 249
- FSM %
- 19.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 505 | 256 | 249 | 540 | 19.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 491 | 248 | 243 | 896 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 480 | 239 | 241 | 896 | 17.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 480 | 239 | 241 | 896 | 17.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 526 | 262 | 264 | 896 | 16.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 560 | 288 | 272 | 896 | 13.00 |
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