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Schools in BN3

A postcode district in Brighton and Hove

  • Postcode district
  • 60 schools and nurseries

In short: BN3 is a postcode district in Brighton and Hove with 14 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 41 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries6014 primary · 7 secondary · 41 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BN3

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BN3 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BN3

14 in BN3, best first

Hove Junior School

Hove, BN3 5JA · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
671
Pupils per teacher
23.7
View school Hove Junior School
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Top Secondary Schools in BN3

7 in BN3, best first

King's School

Hove, BN3 8BN · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

212 first choices, 171 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.7%
Pupils
925
Pupils per teacher
17.7
View school King's School

Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Hove, BN3 6ND · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results above the England average.

484 first choices, 346 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
2,657
Pupils per teacher
15.5
View school Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Blatchington Mill School

Hove, BN3 7BW · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results above the England average.

252 first choices, 323 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.5

England 46.2

Days missed
11.4%
Pupils
1,622
Pupils per teacher
19.2
View school Blatchington Mill School
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Nurseries in BN3

41 in BN3, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in BN3

4 in BN3, by the school's Eduscope score

King's School

Hove, BN3 8BN · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

212 first choices, 171 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.7%
Pupils
925
Pupils per teacher
17.7
View school King's School

Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Hove, BN3 6ND · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results above the England average.

484 first choices, 346 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
2,657
Pupils per teacher
15.5
View school Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Special Schools in BN3

2 in BN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brighton and Hove Clinic School

Bn3 4fh · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
9
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Brighton and Hove Clinic School

The Lioncare School

Hove, BN3 5HD · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
13
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Lioncare School

Private Schools in BN3

5 in BN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brighton and Hove Clinic School

Bn3 4fh · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
9
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Brighton and Hove Clinic School

The Montessori Place

Hove, BN3 3ER · Independent · All-through · Ages 1 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1617.0

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
165
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Montessori Place

The Lioncare School

Hove, BN3 5HD · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
13
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Lioncare School
The map

Every school in BN3, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Goldstone Primary School, GoodHove Junior School, Outstanding in every areaWest Hove Infant School, Outstanding in every areaBrunswick Primary School, Requires improvementAldrington CofE Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School, GoodCottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School, GoodHove Park School and Sixth Form Centre, Needs attention in 1 areaBlatchington Mill School, Needs attention in 1 areaCardinal Newman Catholic School, Outstanding in every areaLancing College Preparatory School At Hove, InspectedSt Christopher's School, InspectedThe Lioncare School, GoodThe Montessori Place, OutstandingBilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove, Needs attention in 2 areasKing's School, Expected standard or betterBrighton and Hove Clinic School, OutstandingWest Blatchington Primary and Nursery School, GoodHangleton Primary School, GoodHopscotch Nursery, GoodFizzy Fish Pre School, GoodThe Cromwell Road Day Nursery and Pre-School, GoodYoung Sussex Nursery (Hove), GoodApple Tree Montessori Nursery School, GoodHopscotch Hove Station, OutstandingShirley Street Day Nursery, GoodYoung Friends Kindergarten, OutstandingBright Horizons New Church Road, Hove Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodLittle Lambs Kindergarten, GoodEach Peach Childcare, GoodActive Kids, GoodBright Horizons Hove Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodLittle Forest NurseryAmigos Multicultural PreschoolWoodpeckers Nursery Ltd, GoodButterfly Nursery, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Hove, GoodHopscotch Nursery, OutstandingFizzy Fish, GoodBright Horizons Wish Park, Hove, Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodHove Village Nursery at Hove Library, GoodHome By The Sea, GoodYoung Sussex Nursery (Brighton), OutstandingShoresh, Expected standard or betterJeanne Saunders CentreSt Anthony's Pre school, GoodHove Village Day Nursery, GoodBlueberry Nursery School, Expected standard or betterApple Tree Day Nursery & Preschool, Expected standard or betterPumpkin Patch Nursery Church Road HovePumpkin Patch Nursery Wish Park Hove, Strong standard in every areaN Family Club HoveHappy Learners Day Nursery, Strong standard in every areaMagnolia Tree Day Nursery and Preschool, Expected standard or betterRobins Nursery SchoolTeddy Bears Day Nursery, OutstandingThe Montessori Place, OutstandingHillbury House Nursery, GoodHoneycroft, GoodDolphins Pre School, Outstanding
  • Outstanding9
  • Good28
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet22
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BN3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BN3 has 60 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about BN3

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How many schools are in BN3?

BN3 has 60 schools, including 14 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 41 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BN3?

The highest-ranked schools in BN3 on Eduscope are Hove Junior School, King's School, Cardinal Newman Catholic School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BN3?

There are 5 independent schools in BN3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BN3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BN3?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 60 schools in BN3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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