The Montessori Place
Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East · BN3 3ER
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.
164
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 164
- Location
- Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East
- Website
- themontessoriplace.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Robert
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.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
The last word
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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The Montessori Place 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Montessori Place located?
The Montessori Place is located at 45 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3ER.
What type of school is The Montessori Place?
The Montessori Place is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Montessori Place?
The Montessori Place has approximately 164 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.