Hove Junior School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of education. They model the school's 'learning characteristics' well, such as resilience, perseverance and collaboration. The school is a place where everyone is welcome, difference is celebrated and all pupils have equal access to high-quality learning opportunities. Pupils are rightly proud of their school and have a strong sense of belonging. Pupils love their leadership roles, such as house captains and 'play leaders'. They help and support each other at breaktimes and in lessons. Pupils make a positive impact on the life of the school. Across the school's sites, behaviour is impeccable. Pupils benefit from the strength of their relationships with the whole staff team. Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils know what is expected from them and they consistently respond very positively to the school's clear routines. If any pupils need additional help to manage their behaviour, the school offers swift, caring and effective support. Pupils attend school regularly. Staff have the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. Across subjects, pupils reach these expectations. By the end of key stage 2, pupils achieve very strong outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics. Disadvantaged pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive appropriate support and achieve as well as their peers.

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