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
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.
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.
Useful links
- LINK TO FINAL OFSTED REPORT 2025 (other)
- link to photos (other)
- LINK TO COMMENTS PAGE (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Montessori Place (66.4)
- The Lioncare School (52.3)
- Deepdene School (48.6)
- Stonelands School of Ballet and Theatre Arts (45.2)
- The Academy of Performing Arts (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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