Open Independent Mixed

Drive Preparatory School

101 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GE
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Drive Preparatory School
Hove, BN3 6GE
35 Pupils
80 Capacity
7–16 Age Range
— FSM %
23 Boys
12 Girls
About Drive Preparatory School

Drive Preparatory School is a mixed-gender Independent schools located in Hove, Brighton and Hove, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 7–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 35 pupils on roll. School capacity: 80. Current headteacher: Susan PARKINSON.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Region South East
Administrative District Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency Hove and Portslade
Ward Goldsmid
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 17 / 1
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 04-12-1996
UKPRN 10018000
URN 131127
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Drive Preparatory School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Hove, Brighton and Hove.
Drive Preparatory School has 35 pupils, with a capacity of 80.
Drive Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
The admissions policy at Drive Preparatory School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Drive Preparatory School is Mrs Susan PARKINSON.
Drive Preparatory School is at 101 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GE, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Drive Preparatory School: Does not have a sixth form.
Drive Preparatory School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Susan PARKINSON
101 The Drive, Hove, BN3 6GE
07905666112
www.driveprep.co.uk
Location
BN3 6GE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131127
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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