Lancing Prep Hove
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 November 2025
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.
Head Mistress · Mrs Kirsty Keep
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 14.66%
- EHC plans
- 0.38%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,359 - £24,573
Families can apply for bursarial support through Lancing College
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St Christopher's School
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Kings Brighton
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.