Brighton & Hove Montessori School

When I moved to Brigthon from Spain for one year I was looking for a school where my son, who was 11 years old, could learn English and could experiment with other ways to learn maths, science, etcetera. Today, one year after I realize the amazing achievements he has got thanks to this marvellous school. They use every resource, advantage, gift and opportunity it has to grow students and tend to see more resources, advantages, gifts and opportunities than lower-performing schools. The students get along with, and support, one another towards a common goal – and they know what that goal is. They learn sharing, experimenting, and discovering. Diversity is a great opportunity to be better and to be more tolerant and respectful. I am so happy that my son has been a child during this year and he has enjoyed being a child. And of course! He speaks and writes English perfectly!!

We really like this school - our son has been very well cared for and we can see the positive difference this school has made. Keep up the great work.

Very pleased with the standard of care and teaching my 8 year old is currently receiving.

I love this school.. to me it's exactly what a school should be. It's like a family more than an 'institution' and as a parent you feel very much in touch with the running and decision making. You are listened to and respected and yet not 'pandered to'. It's small and intimate but not cliquey or exclusive. I've really grown to love Daisy who runs the school.. she's a unique strong woman who doesn't take any BS and cares passionately about the emotional health of the children. She has been doing this for a long time and that stamina and love for what she does cannot be faked. Supported by Gerry they make a great team. Watching them work together is a real breath of fresh air.. no office politics, just mutual respect. Our child has been at the school for 2 years now and he has gone from a reluctant attendee to absolutely loving it. The respect and encouragement he gets is literally priceless. Ben who teaches the over 6s upstairs is lovely and gentle. Our boy is 5 so is still a part of the 'Children's House'. Elani is his teacher and we feel totally blessed that she is part of his life. Our son is smitten! Elani's understanding of children is profound. We have had a couple of meetings with her and both times have been blown away by her insights. What's best is that on top of all the important education stuff you can have a good laugh with the whole team.. there's no aloofness or stand offishness. All in all it's a tippety top cracker..

My son was very happy and gladly went to school at this school. We had our ups and downs but all in all, it was a happy experience

Modest facilities but wonderful, caring staff enabling children to learn to the best of their abilities.