Drive Preparatory School

About Drive Preparatory School

Independent, Co-Educational, 7 to GCSE, Small Classes. Educating and taking care of your child is a great responsibility and also a privilege. All children are different and deserve to have a programme of education prepared for them that is tailored to their needs but leaves them ready to face life’s challenges when they are older.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Sue Parkinson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 17 responses • 48.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

70.6% positive 29.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

76.5% positive 17.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

76.5% positive 17.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

58.9% positive 29.5% negative

My child does well at this school

64.7% positive 29.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 17 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

1.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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Jack B

Parent Jan 15, 2023

5.0

"Drive Prep Changed Our Lives"

We sent our child to Drive Prep from Reception to Year 11, and it was an incredible journey. The teachers are like family, and the school's focus on preparing children for life beyond academia is unparalleled. Our child is now at uni, and we still hear from them about how Drive Prep's values and skills are making a difference. 2023-01-15

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Laura G

Parent Jun 10, 2022

4.0

"Love the Community"

We're so impressed with the sense of community at Drive Prep. The staff and children are all so friendly, and it feels like a big family. Our child is learning a lot and having a great time. The only reason we didn't give 5 stars is that we wish they offered more extracurricular activities. 2022-06-10

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily P

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away from Home"

We moved to Hove a year ago and enrolled our child at Drive Prep. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the right choice. The welcoming atmosphere, the lovely facilities, and the dedicated staff made us feel at ease. Our child has thrived here, and we couldn't be happier. 2022-02-20

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Michael S

Parent Sep 25, 2021

3.0

"Decent School, but Limited Resources"

We've been at Drive Prep for a few years now, and it's been an okay experience. The teachers are generally good, and the facilities are nice. However, we feel that the school could benefit from more resources and support for children with special needs. We're not sure if we'll stay for the long term. 2021-09-25

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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