Brighton College
URN: 114614 • Brighton BN2 0AL
Overview
- Name
- Brighton College
- URN
- 114614
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steve Marshall-Taylor (since 2025) , Head Master
- Telephone
- 01273704200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 0AL
Summary
Brighton College is an independent mixed school located in Brighton and Hove, catering to 1,287 pupils with a capacity of 1,600. The school is known for its commitment to individual development, encouraging each child to explore their talents within a supportive and nurturing environment. The ethos of kindness and personal growth is central to the school's culture, which has been recognized with accolades such as the United Kingdom School of the Decade by The Sunday Times.
The curriculum at Brighton College emphasizes academic excellence alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. In 2025, the school achieved impressive results, with 98% of A-level students attaining grades A*–B and a similar percentage of GCSE students achieving grades 9/8/7. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for life beyond education, fostering values of curiosity, confidence, and kindness.
Brighton College also hosts Open Mornings, allowing prospective families to visit and engage with current students and staff. This initiative reflects the school's belief in community involvement and transparency, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families considering enrollment.
The curriculum at Brighton College emphasizes academic excellence alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. In 2025, the school achieved impressive results, with 98% of A-level students attaining grades A*–B and a similar percentage of GCSE students achieving grades 9/8/7. The school aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for life beyond education, fostering values of curiosity, confidence, and kindness.
Brighton College also hosts Open Mornings, allowing prospective families to visit and engage with current students and staff. This initiative reflects the school's belief in community involvement and transparency, providing a welcoming atmosphere for families considering enrollment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hill Park School (66.2)
- Downs View Special School (60.7)
- St. John's College (Brighton) (60.2)
- University of Brighton (60.2)
- The Connected Hub (56.0)
Key details
- LA
- Brighton and Hove
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1600
- Pupils
- 1287
- Boys
- 692
- Girls
- 595
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1847-01-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1287 | 692 | 595 | 1600 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1242 | 686 | 556 | 1300 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1226 | 681 | 545 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1226 | 681 | 545 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1185 | 656 | 529 | 1300 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1112 | 617 | 495 | 1200 | 0.00 |
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