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Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is a community secondary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 948 pupils, and a capacity of 1664 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

948

Pupils

1,664

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?

The catchment area for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre are allocated by Brighton and Hove using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre: 1664 places, 57% filled: places available

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre has a published admission number of 1664 places. 948 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1664 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 35.6% of pupils at Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Brighton and Hove.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Brighton and Hove publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Brighton and Hove school admissions →

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre: School Information

Full address
Nevill Road, Hove, BN3 7BN
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.6% of pupils
DfE URN
114607

Other Secondary Schools in Hove

If Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hove are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre

What is the catchment area for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?

The catchment area for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is the geographic zone Brighton and Hove uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Brighton and Hove publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre oversubscribed?

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre has a capacity of 1664 places and currently has 948 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Brighton and Hove.

What is the admissions policy for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?

Admission to Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre cover?

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre?

Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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