King's School
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Attainment 8 of 53.7 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 80%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.84
- Confidence interval:
- [0.62, 1.07]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 160 | 53.7 | — | 80.0% | 33.8% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 165 | 60.0 | +0.84 | 88.5% | 35.8% | 5.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 122 | 54.3 | +0.57 | 76.0% | 37.0% | 4.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 97 | 59.7 | +0.71 | 90.0% | 42.0% | 5.3 |
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School information
| URN | 139409 |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Sarah Price |
| Trust | RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | BN3 8BN |
| Latest pupils | 160 |
| FSM eligible | 19.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN
http://www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/View local authority page1273840004| DfE number | 4002 |
| UKPRN | 10041661 |
| Opened | 2 Sept 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 May 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |