The Montessori Place
URN: 136947 • Hove BN3 3ER
Overview
- Name
- The Montessori Place
- URN
- 136947
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert W Gueterbock (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01273773764
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 45 Cromwell Road, Hove BN3 3ER
Summary
The Montessori Place is an independent school located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, serving 164 students aged 15 months to 18 years across two campuses—one by the sea and another in the countryside near Lewes. The school follows the Montessori educational philosophy as outlined by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), focusing on fostering natural development through freedom and environmental experiences.
The curriculum is designed to support children at various stages of growth, from early childhood through adolescence. The Montessori Place emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement, offering programs for parents to learn and implement Montessori principles at home. The school has received an 'Outstanding' rating from OFSTED in 2017, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and a nurturing environment.
In addition to academic learning, the school encourages creativity and personal development, preparing students to become responsible and engaged members of society. The Montessori Place aims to create a supportive and inspiring atmosphere where children can thrive and develop their unique potential.
The curriculum is designed to support children at various stages of growth, from early childhood through adolescence. The Montessori Place emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement, offering programs for parents to learn and implement Montessori principles at home. The school has received an 'Outstanding' rating from OFSTED in 2017, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and a nurturing environment.
In addition to academic learning, the school encourages creativity and personal development, preparing students to become responsible and engaged members of society. The Montessori Place aims to create a supportive and inspiring atmosphere where children can thrive and develop their unique potential.
Useful links
- The YPC – Our Time Here: A series of online presentations (sen)
- All Events > (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Adolescence12 – 18 years (other)
- Blog (other)
- Childhood6 – 12 years (other)
- Early ChildhoodFrom bump – 6 years (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- 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)
- The Fold School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 1 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 164
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2011-07-22
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 164 | 77 | 87 | 180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 164 | 77 | 87 | 180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 155 | 70 | 85 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 155 | 70 | 85 | 165 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 151 | 65 | 86 | 165 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 136 | 59 | 77 | 138 | 0.00 |
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