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 |
| School Website | www.driveprep.co.uk |
| Telephone | 7905666112 |
| 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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Standard inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 10 December 2024 | Additional inspection | View |
| 14 November 2023 | Standard inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 06 February 2019 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 28 June 2017 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 February 2011 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 23 November 2009 | Monitoring inspection | View |
| 17 October 2007 | Standard inspection: Satisfactory | View |
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 |
Ethnicity
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