Drive Preparatory School
Details
| Age Range | 7-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Independent school, Other independent school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Address | 101 The Drive, BN3 6GE |
| URN | 131127 |
School Census
| Total | 52 |
| Girls/Boys | 16/36 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 30.8%/69.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/11/2023 | Inadequate |
| 06/02/2019 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 27.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 22% |
| Entering EBacc | 22% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.19 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
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