How are schools in Hove ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Hove?

8 primary schools in Hove published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Hove, ranked

The 8 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Hove Junior School
Community school

9%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
2
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
3
St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
4
Aldrington CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
5
Goldstone Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
6
Brunswick Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
7
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
8
Hangleton Primary School
Academy converter

1%

higher standard

51%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Hove?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Hove Junior School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Hove, with 76% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Hove ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Hove?: 8 primary schools in Hove published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.