Brighton College, Dubai

URN: 149798 • Uae

Overview

Name
Brighton College, Dubai
URN
149798
Type
British schools overseas
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Crane (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Visit
Address
Al Barsha South, Uae

Summary

Brighton College Dubai is a British school located in the UAE, catering to mixed-gender students from Pre-Prep Nursery through to Sixth Form. The school prides itself on academic excellence, as evidenced by its record-breaking A Level results in 2025, where 28% of grades were A*, and 80% were A*-B. The institution is part of the Brighton College family, which is renowned for its educational standards and values.

The ethos of Brighton College Dubai centres around curiosity, confidence, and kindness, fostering a supportive community where every child is valued. The Head Master, Simon Crane, emphasizes the importance of nurturing each pupil's potential and creating a family-like atmosphere within the school. The curriculum aligns with British independent school traditions while embracing the cultural diversity of the UAE.

Brighton College Dubai has received numerous accolades, including being named the Best New School in the UAE from 2018 to 2024 and winning the British School of the Year in 2023. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities and encourages parental involvement through events such as Open Mornings, allowing families to engage with the school community.

Key details

LA
Does not apply
Age range
3 - 18
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
2022-10-12
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14
2024-09-11
2023-09-11

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