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Brighton secondary schools offer diverse options across a vibrant coastal city, with Brighton College, Roedean School, and Brighton Girls GDST among the highest-performing schools. While these are top-ranked independent options, Varndean School leads among state secondary schools with excellent GCSE results. With 12 secondary schools serving Brighton, families across North Brighton, Central Brighton, Hove, and Portslade have access to a range of comprehensive and selective options. 67% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, though this is below the England average of 86%, reflecting the city's ongoing commitment to raising standards across all schools. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Dorothy Stringer School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brighton College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Lewes Old Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Brighton Girls GDST | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Oxford International College, Brighton | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Varndean School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | Patcham High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Portslade Aldridge Community Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Roedean School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Longhill High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Shoreham College | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
