Hove Micro-School
URN: 150990 • Southwick BN42 4NR
Overview
- Name
- Hove Micro-School
- URN
- 150990
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Ammari (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01273549022
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 221 Manor Hall Road, Southwick BN42 4NR
Summary
Hove Micro-School is an independent special school located in Southwick, West Sussex, catering to a maximum of 22 pupils with a current enrolment of 12. The school provides a nurturing and personalised learning environment for children across Key Stages 1, 2, and 3, particularly focusing on those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and school-based anxieties. With small class sizes of no more than eight students, the school prioritises individual attention and emotional wellbeing.
The curriculum at Hove Micro-School is child-led, allowing students to select topics of interest each term, which teachers then incorporate into lessons alongside core subjects such as Maths, English, Science, and Humanities. This flexible approach aims to engage students while ensuring educational goals are met. The school also emphasises outdoor learning, fostering a connection with nature and enhancing the overall educational experience.
Hove Micro-School promotes a collaborative community where parents, teachers, and pupils work together to shape the educational journey. This ethos of mutual respect and support aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere, helping children thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Hove Micro-School is child-led, allowing students to select topics of interest each term, which teachers then incorporate into lessons alongside core subjects such as Maths, English, Science, and Humanities. This flexible approach aims to engage students while ensuring educational goals are met. The school also emphasises outdoor learning, fostering a connection with nature and enhancing the overall educational experience.
Hove Micro-School promotes a collaborative community where parents, teachers, and pupils work together to shape the educational journey. This ethos of mutual respect and support aims to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere, helping children thrive both academically and personally.
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- How our curriculum works... (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Chalkhill Education Centre, Chalkhill Hospital (72.7)
- Herons Dale School (71.6)
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham (67.9)
- St Anthony's School (65.3)
- Philpots Manor School (64.6)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 5 - 14
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 22
- Pupils
- 12
- Boys
- 7
- Girls
- 5
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-07-11
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 22 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 22 |
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