Drive Preparatory School

URN: 131127 • Hove BN3 6GE

Overview

Name
Drive Preparatory School
URN
131127
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Inadequate
Ranking score
24.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Susan PARKINSON (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
07905666112
Website
Visit
Address
101 The Drive, Hove BN3 6GE

Summary

Drive Preparatory School is an independent co-educational institution located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, catering to a small cohort of 35 pupils with a capacity for 80. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment that resembles a family home, promoting a sense of community among students and staff. The ethos emphasizes individualised education tailored to each child's needs, fostering qualities essential for positive citizenship in British society.

The curriculum follows the National Curriculum, with all students expected to take GCSEs in their final year. Teachers are equipped to deliver lessons to at least GCSE standard, allowing for flexibility in teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles. The school focuses on preparing students for future life, anticipating shifts in work environments and the importance of adaptability and continuous learning.

Currently, the school is facing challenges following a recent Ofsted inspection that led to its closure. The leadership is seeking an organization with a similar ethos to take over the premises, which are fully equipped and well-located. Parents interested in the school's future can reach out for more information.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
7 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
80
Pupils
35
Boys
23
Girls
12
FSM %
Open date
1996-12-04
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 35 23 12 80
2024-09-11 42 31 11 80
2023-09-11 47 33 14 80 0.00
2022-09-11 47 33 14 80 0.00
2021-09-11 48 31 17 80 0.00
2020-09-11 47 29 18 80 0.00

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