Drive Preparatory School
With just 35 pupils on roll, Drive Preparatory School in Hove offers an unusually intimate setting where children are likely to be known as individuals. This small, mixed independent school is non-denominational and inspected by the ISI. Entry at age 11 is available, making it a consideration for families seeking a close-knit environment as their child moves into the senior years. Its size sets it apart from larger independents nearby and may suit pupils who thrive in a quieter, more personal atmosphere.
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Teaching & academics
The school follows a GCSE curriculum, with English Language, English Literature and Mathematics among its popular subjects, alongside Biology and Citizenship. With a small roll, teaching can be closely tailored to each pupil. SEN support sits at around 2.9 per cent, a modest proportion in keeping with the school's compact size.
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Mrs Susan PARKINSON
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.86%
- EHC plans
- 48.57%
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A genuinely small independent in Hove, Drive Preparatory School trades scale for individual attention. Best suited to families who value a personal, close-knit setting over the breadth of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.