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Hove Junior School
- Primary
- Brighton and Hove BN3 5JA
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Better procedures for identifying pupils’ learning needs have brought about an improvement in the quality of teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils enjoy their learning in most lessons because of the interesting activities that teachers prepare for them.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not all teachers use assessment consistently well to build on pupils’ prior learning and to set challenging learning goals.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The results of Key Stage 2 tests show that pupils attain levels in English and mathematics that are well above those in similar schools.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems to monitor pupils’ progress result in better-targeted teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Determined action over the last three years has resulted in improving behavior, which is now good.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good quality help, which allows them to make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe because of the good care, guidance, and support provided by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a broad, balanced, and stimulating curriculum, ensuring pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: A very large majority of parents and carers are happy with their child’s experience at the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents and carers confirm that they are kept well informed about the school through newsletters, curriculum evenings, a texting service, and the parents’ council.
Extracurricular Activities: The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of visits and the involvement of partner organizations.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make clear what each lesson is about and use their secure subject knowledge to provide a range of interesting activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks of lesson planning and of the work in pupils’ books contribute to accelerating progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking is regular and thorough, with an emphasis on motivating learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are still inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and learning and in the progress that pupils make in some lessons.
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About Us
Hove Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 669 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We all agree with and adhere to the statements listed below at Hove Juniors to support our learning behaviour.
When we are self-assured and empowered, we all learn more effectively.
For all children, fostering self-esteem through the provision of an engaging and approachable curriculum is essential.
A solid foundation of relationships is necessary for all learning to progress.
A strong school community is built on the foundation of academic and emotional welfare.
The curriculum is unique and up to date.
It establishes an awareness culture.
We are all always learning new things.
Additionally, we put up our learning environment statements, which encourage awareness of the classroom, school, local, and global context.
Our new LEARN statement, which will be covered in the PSHCE curriculum during the Spring term, is as follows.
It was developed with the help of professionals and kids and is focused on our language for learning.
Six learning characteristics have been created and put into practise at Hove Junior School.
The learning characteristics are fundamental behaviours and life skills that form the foundation of our curriculum.
The development of important curriculum skills and enduring behaviours that allow for a greater depth of understanding in both their classroom learning and interpersonal interactions as well as their futures is actively supported in the children.
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When we are self-assured and empowered, we all learn more effectively.
For all children, fostering self-esteem through the provision of an engaging and approachable curriculum is essential.
A solid foundation of relationships is necessary for all learning to progress.
A strong school community is built on the foundation of academic and emotional welfare.
The curriculum is unique and up to date.
It establishes an awareness culture.
We are all always learning new things.
Additionally, we put up our learning environment statements, which encourage awareness of the classroom, school, local, and global context.
Our new LEARN statement, which will be covered in the PSHCE curriculum during the Spring term, is as follows.
It was developed with the help of professionals and kids and is focused on our language for learning.
Six learning characteristics have been created and put into practise at Hove Junior School.
The learning characteristics are fundamental behaviours and life skills that form the foundation of our curriculum.
The development of important curriculum skills and enduring behaviours that allow for a greater depth of understanding in both their classroom learning and interpersonal interactions as well as their futures is actively supported in the children.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.2 | - | 24.8 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 56.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 5.47% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 3 | 61.77% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 3 | 8.86% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 2 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 4 | 64.67% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 9 | 7.6% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 98 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | 59.64% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% | 8.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hove Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1