The Montessori Place
School summary
Rooted in the Montessori tradition, The Montessori Place is a small independent school in Hove, with around 164 pupils on roll. Its compact size lends itself to an intimate learning environment, and the school is unusual among Montessori settings in offering boarding alongside day places. Education runs all the way through to A-level, supported by the Extended Project Qualification for those wanting to pursue independent study. The school is non-denominational and welcomes both boys and girls.
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Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards A-levels, with the option of an EPQ to develop research and self-directed learning skills that sit naturally alongside the Montessori ethos. The school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. With a small roll, teaching can be closely tailored to the individual.
Head · Mr Robert
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
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A small, Montessori-rooted independent in Hove offering boarding and a route through to A-level and the EPQ. It will suit families drawn to a distinctive, individually paced approach to education.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.