St Christopher's School
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
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.
Head · Ms Elizabeth Lyle
Beyond the classroom
An 'excellent' rating for personal development points to strong pastoral care and the wider growth of pupils beyond the classroom.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.