Drive Preparatory School
Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East · BN3 6GE
With just 35 pupils on roll, Drive Preparatory School in Hove is among the smallest independent schools a family is likely to encounter, and its size shapes everything about it. This is a mixed, non-denominational school led by Mrs Susan Parkinson, taking pupils from the age of 11 and offering GCSE qualifications. The intimate scale suggests an environment where individual pupils are closely known rather than lost in a crowd, which may appeal to families seeking a personal, low-key alternative to larger schools.
35
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 35
- Location
- Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East
- Website
- www.driveprep.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Susan PARKINSON
Latest results
Attainment 8
31.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
25%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit below national benchmarks: the school's Attainment 8 score of 31.8 trails the national average of 46.9, and 25% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Teaching centres on a core academic diet, with English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology and Citizenship among the popular GCSE choices. Around 2.86% of pupils receive SEN support. The very small cohort means individual results can swing year-on-year figures considerably.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.86%
- EHC plans
- 48.57%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small, personal independent school in Hove for families who value close attention over headline league-table figures.
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Drive Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Drive Preparatory School located?
Drive Preparatory School is located at 101 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GE.
What type of school is Drive Preparatory School?
Drive Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Drive Preparatory School?
Drive Preparatory School has approximately 35 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.