How many pupils does Hove Junior School have?

Hove Junior School has 673 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hove Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at Hove Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Hove Junior School?

Hove Junior School is located at Portland Road, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 5JA.

Hove Junior School

Portland Road, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 5JA

Not rated

Inspected 17 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

76%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

673

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Hove Junior School

Hove Junior School is a community school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 673 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Brighton and Hove →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 673 / 768 (88%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 June 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.8%

Free school meals

20.7%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

18.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

76%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

9.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

28.14

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

24.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

17.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£47,299

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↓ −£163 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,003

Spend per pupil

£6,028

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Portland Road, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 5JA
Phone: 01273916609
Headteacher: Madeleine Southern
Website: www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hove Junior School?: Hove Junior School is a community school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Hove Junior School have?: Hove Junior School has 673 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hove Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 76% of pupils at Hove Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Hove Junior School?: Hove Junior School is located at Portland Road, Hove, Brighton and Hove, BN3 5JA.

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