WEST HOVE INFANT SCHOOL in East Sussex, Hove

Education Centre Information: West Hove Infant School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Brighton and Hove
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 450
Number of boys: 224
Number of girls: 226
Age Range: 5-7
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The main school building was built in 1898 but since then there have been 'many additions, alterations, improvements and continued maintainance'. The school comprises of 16 class bases plus one small special needs class. This includes three prefabricated classrooms away from the main building. There is also a hall used for a variety of purposes but mainly as a gymnasium and for school assemblies. Recent additions have been a school pond and nature area. The school is proud of its learner swimming pool which is covered and heated, installed as a result of 'parent/teacher efforts'. Two playing areas provide 'adequate recreation space' but 'unfortunately' there is no grassed playing area. The school does have use of facilities for games and sports at Wish Park, ten minutes walk away. West Hove Junior aims to provide a 'broad and balanced' curriculum, to 'find and develop all the talents and interests of each child'. It follows the national curriculum and ICT is taught throughout the school. Games, PE and swimming are part of the curriculum, as are music and art. Clubs on offer vary according to the 'interests and enthusiasm of the staff'. Each year the school organises residential trips or other 'special packages of trips' and eduactional day visits for pupils. There is an 'active' PTA which has assisted in raising funds for extra facilities and equipment for the school, as well as functions for parents, staff and pupils.