Is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 27 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard, two at Strong standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 8th of 10 secondary schools in Brighton and Hove. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42 (England: 46.2). 40.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?

Applications for Year 7 places at Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

Nevill Road, Hove, BN3 7BN

Local ranking8th of 10 secondary schools in Brighton and Hove

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1664

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 27 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 27 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 40.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 61.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 249

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 90.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 45.0%
Higher education: 10.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

A-Level Students

16-18 Cohort: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 948
Boys: 505 (54%)
Girls: 436 (46%)
Capacity: 1664 (57% full)
SEND: 29.9%
FSM Eligible: 36.5%
EAL: 25.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.5%
SEN Support: 21.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 61.5
Budget per Pupil: £10,659/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 38.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 65.3%
White Other: 7.2%
Other: 4.9%
Asian Other: 3.9%
Black African: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 2.3%

65.3%

White British

7.2%

White Other

4.9%

Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01273082870

head@hovepark.org.uk

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Nevill Road

Hove, South East

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Administrative

URN: 114607
UKPRN: 10003169
Establishment No.: 4068

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