St Christopher's School
Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East · BN3 4AD
A small independent prep in Hove, St Christopher's School educates around 237 boys and girls from ages 4 to 13. With a Church of England character and a day-only setting, it offers an intimate environment under Head Ms Elizabeth Lyle. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education quality and pupils' personal development, though its most recent compliance check was not met, an area parents may wish to ask about directly.
237
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 237
- Location
- Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East
- Website
- https://www.stchristophershove.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01273 735404
Headteacher
Head Ms Elizabeth Lyle
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Teaching & academics
St Christopher's earned the ISI's top grade of 'excellent' for the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements. As a prep school spanning ages 4 to 13, it prepares children through the full primary phase and into the years leading to senior school entry.
Beyond the classroom
An 'excellent' rating for personal development points to strong pastoral care and the wider growth of pupils beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
The last word
A small, well-regarded C of E prep with excellent inspection grades for learning and personal development; just note the unmet compliance finding and raise it when visiting.
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St Christopher's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Christopher's School located?
St Christopher's School is located at 33 New Church Road, Hove, Hove, BN3 4AD.
What type of school is St Christopher's School?
St Christopher's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Christopher's School?
St Christopher's School has approximately 237 pupils on roll.
What is St Christopher's School's inspection rating?
St Christopher's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 October 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.