Hove, United Kingdom Day only · Co-ed Age range 7–16 35 pupilsDrive Preparatory School
Drive Preparatory School offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. W...
About Drive Preparatory School
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Our objective has always simply been to provide a viable, rational alternative to mainstream education - we are not affiliated to any religious or educational belief systems, there is no underlying drive to mold your child in our image.
Following the recent Ofsted inspection the School has been closed. We are appealing but this takes time and the lease on the building runs out on July 6th. Sue & I are unwilling to take the risk of renewing it in the current circumstances. If the school is to survive in any form we urgently need another organisation, preferably with a similar ethos, to take over the building. It’s fully equipped, in an excellent location, and ready to go. Here’s a link to photos of the classrooms etc. Any interested parties please contact me on nf@tdpsadmin.co.uk . ~Nick Faulkner.
Pupil breakdown
- Boys
- 23 (66%)
- Girls
- 12 (34%)
- SEN support
- 1 (2.9%)
- SEN EHCP
- 17 (48.6%)
Frequently asked questions
What type of school is Drive Preparatory School?
Drive Preparatory School is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 7 to 16, located near Hove in East Sussex. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to Drive Preparatory School?
The admissions process usually starts well in advance of entry and may involve assessments and interviews. The school admissions timeline guide outlines key stages and deadlines. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What age do pupils join Drive Preparatory School?
Pupils usually join Drive Preparatory School between the ages of 7-16, with some variation depending on the year group.
Is Drive Preparatory School a day or boarding school?
Drive Preparatory School is a day school.
Is Drive Preparatory School selective?
Drive Preparatory School may use interviews or entrance assessments as part of its admissions process.