Open Free School Secondary Christian Mixed

King's School

Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN
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King's School
Hove, BN3 8BN
903 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
19.20% FSM %
446 Boys
457 Girls
About King's School

King's School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Brighton and Hove, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Christian character.

It has 903 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Sarah Price.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Brighton and Hove or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Brighton and Hove
Region South East
Administrative District Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency Hove and Portslade
Ward Hangleton & Knoll
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Christian
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 02-09-2013
UKPRN 10041661
URN 139409
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
A Davis Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
T Cristin Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
A Fothergill Local Governor 01/12/2024 30/11/2028 Elected by parents
T Gage Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
D Henderson Local Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
K Holbird Local Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
M Kothari Local Governor 01/09/2021 30/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
K Lynch Local Governor 01/10/2013 31/08/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
S Price Local Governor 01/10/2013 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
A Talbot Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr S Tucker Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
0.07 km • Hove
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Hangleton Primary School
0.74 km • Hove
Other
Blatchington Mill School
1.24 km • Hove
Other
Aldrington CofE Primary School
1.38 km • Hove
Other
Goldstone Primary School
1.4 km • Hove
Other
Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove
1.67 km • Brighton and Hove
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
King's School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Hove, Brighton and Hove.
King's School has 903 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
King's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at King's School is: Non-selective.
Yes, King's School has a Christian religious character.
The Headteacher at King's School is Mrs Sarah Price.
King's School is at Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN, in the Brighton and Hove local authority, South East.
Sixth form at King's School: Has a sixth form.
King's School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Price
Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8BN
01273840004
www.kingsschoolhove.org.uk/
Location
BN3 8BN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139409
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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