Lancing Prep Hove
Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East · BN3 6LU
Part of the wider Lancing College family, Lancing Prep Hove is a small Anglican prep school in Hove educating around 266 children from ages 3 to 13. Its modest size lends a close, personal feel, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Roughly 15 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs. Under Head Mistress Mrs Kirsty Keep, it offers a settled route through the prep years and prepares pupils for 11+ and onward entry.
266
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£24,573
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 266
- Location
- Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East
- Website
- https://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01273 503452
Headteacher
Head Mistress Mrs Kirsty Keep
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top rating of excellent for the quality of education points to strong teaching and outcomes across the prep age range. With 11+ entry available, the school supports families navigating selective transfer, while its links to Lancing College offer a natural progression for some. The level of SEN provision indicates academic support is built into everyday teaching rather than treated as an afterthought.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 14.66%
- EHC plans
- 0.38%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,359 - £24,573
Families can apply for bursarial support through Lancing College
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 November 2025
The last word
A small, Anglican prep with an excellent inspection record and ties to the broader Lancing family - well suited to families wanting an intimate setting with a clear path through to senior school.
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Lancing Prep Hove 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Lancing Prep Hove located?
Lancing Prep Hove is located at The Droveway, Hove, Hove, BN3 6LU.
What type of school is Lancing Prep Hove?
Lancing Prep Hove is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Lancing Prep Hove?
Lancing Prep Hove has approximately 266 pupils on roll.
What is Lancing Prep Hove's inspection rating?
Lancing Prep Hove is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.