Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Hove, BN3 7BN · Brighton and Hove · secondary school
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8th of 10 secondary schools in Brighton and Hove we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 582 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 17 | 35% | 0.59 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.2 · 38 | 30% | 1.14 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.0 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 941 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,664. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre
Overview
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is described as an inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and confident. The report highlights exceptional provision for pupils with complex needs and a strong post-16 programme, while noting that attendance remains a challenge requiring further attention.
Strengths
- Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s work," with staff identifying needs quickly and delivering support with "accuracy and confidence."
- Post-16 provision is "highly personalised," helping students fill learning gaps and achieve qualifications that prepare them well for future study or work.
- Pupils behave very well, showing "high levels of respect" and contributing to a "calm and purposeful environment."
- Leaders have designed "highly effective provision for pupils with the most complex needs," resulting in strong achievement for this group.
- The school fosters an inclusive culture where pupils are "confident celebrating their own culture and the cultures of others."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen attendance strategies to reduce persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Staff need to carry out "precise checks on pupils’ learning" in all subjects to ensure guidance helps pupils deepen their understanding.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.1 |
| 2025/26 | 42.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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