The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 948
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 35.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Brighton and Hove
- Head
- Mr Jim Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAldrington CofE Primary School
Primary · 401m away
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
Primary · 494m away
Blatchington Mill School
Secondary · 495m away
The Lioncare School
Independent · 779m away
Goldstone Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Drive Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Hove Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Hove Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre a selective school?
No. Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 948 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre take?
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?
Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is in Hove, BN3 7BN, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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