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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

Hove, United Kingdom
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About Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in Hove, United Kingdom. Established in 1956, the school has a rich history of providing quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school offers a broad curriculum that includes a wide range of subjects, catering to the diverse interests and abilities of its students. Hove Park is known for its commitment to academic excellence and personal development, encouraging students to achieve their full potential. The school boasts modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, science labs, and a dedicated sixth form centre that supports students in their transition to higher education. Hove Park School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, offering various clubs and sports to promote a well-rounded education. With a strong reputation in the local community, Hove Park School is dedicated to nurturing responsible and engaged citizens, preparing students for success in their future endeavors.

Key Facts

Founded 1956
Students 1,200
Head/Principal David G. Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.4
Teaching Quality 3.4
Communication 2.9
Student Wellbeing 3.1
Facilities 2.9

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information β€’ 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
55.8
Teachers (FTE)

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

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data β€’ 2023-2024

43.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.13
Progress 8
Below average
41.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
62.6%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

74.3% entered EBacc
30.2% achieved EBacc
222 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 10

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Parent
Parent Jan 5, 2026
2.0

"Not the best place to go"

I went hear from year 7-8. I had one of the worst school experiences. I was repeatedly harassed by a girl in my year, which wasn't dealt with. She was never punished, whereas when I retaliated I got punished. The year office don't really care about the students, and I definitely feel some were favoured. And there was a lot of occasions people would break into the school, or out. One of my friends there broke out with his entire family about seven times in one year.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Aug 23, 2023
3.0

"School review "

Alright school but it has its faults
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Jul 11, 2023
5.0

"My overall review "

amazing school honestly I never would’ve thought it would be. The students are super smart and they do not disturb anyone. They treated the transition year 6s amazing ! it is a good place and has amazing well being service. All the teachers seem fine and all reports are mostly expected (good.) the food is lovely but I must say some of the prices are absolutely ridiculous πŸ˜‚.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent May 17, 2023
2.0

"don't send your kid here "

if your child is part of the lgbtqia+ community, is neurodivergent, has mental health issues, has social anxiety, or is just a bit shy or different, do not send you child to hove park. they will get bullied. the school food is okay, the teachers vary from a few cool teachers, a lot of very boring ones, and a few mean/very strange ones. hallways are very chaotic and you will definitely have at least one injury from people pushing into other people in the hallways by the end of each term. the break and lunch times are short (as is for most schools). there is a friend group for most people but sometimes not. there is few nice students/members of staff at the school. if you have an issue there is very low chance of it getting fixed within a month or even getting fixed at all. they do not let you express yourself in any way. i went to this school for overall a bad school.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 12, 2023
3.0

"Its alright!"

They dont really care what the teachers do. One of the suppkys walked around on their phone while teaching a class. They give so much homework and you gave to line up to eat. Food is expensive and they say they care about bullying but they dont! Its a alright school and they have things to do and it can be fun but if you have the good friends.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent May 8, 2023
3.0

"Student"

Food is okay but very expensive. The toilet rule is absolutely ridiculous and they tend to be dirty.Education is good. And uniform is nice.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
P
Parent
Parent Aug 31, 2022
5.0

"A very good school which gave me incredible results "

Very good and one of the most diverse schools in the whole of the country.
Very supportive with exams and are incredible with supporting people with disabilities.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent May 7, 2022
2.0

"Ehhhhhh shit"

Shit. Some of the pupils gave me bullshit for being a part of the lgbtq+ community and some are very rude. Food is fine i guess I’m but not for the price fr so expensive and they don’t even have radnor fizz anymore like god
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 22, 2022
1.0

"Get better"

It. Is absolutely not a good place to be it wrecks students mental health to the point one of my classmates hasn’t been in in like three months and I only see her once every while
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Feb 17, 2021
5.0

"Excellent review of hove park secondary school "

It’s really supported with mental health and young people and the lessons are educating and fun at the same time. All the staff and teachers are lovely. The building is old but unique. I would recommend this school to anyone who’s looking to put there child in, in September.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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