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  • Oxford International College, Brighton
  • Brighton Aldridge Community Academy
  • Lewes Old Grammar School
  • Brighton Girls GDST
  • Roedean School
  • Brighton College
  • Longhill High School
  • Patcham High School
  • Shoreham College
  • Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
  • Dorothy Stringer School
  • Varndean School
Brighton schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Brighton Area

Brighton secondary schools offer diverse options across a vibrant coastal city, with [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc], [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc], and [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] 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.

Key Performance Metrics for Brighton
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Brighton44.5
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Brighton25%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Brighton4.1
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Brighton67%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Brighton
44.5vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Brighton
25%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Brighton
4.1vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Brighton
67%vsEngland
86%
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Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#12BRIGHTON
#4,187England

Oxford International College, Brighton

Ovingdean Hall, Ovingdean, Greenways, Brighton, BN2 7BA
Brighton and Hove City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
173 pupils
Mixed
13-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10BRIGHTON
#3,232England

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

Lewes Road, Brighton, BN1 9PW
Brighton and Hove City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
802 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School103 offers / 145 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#4BRIGHTON
#575England

Lewes Old Grammar School

140 High Street, Lewes, Brighton, BN7 1XS
East Sussex council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
699 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
Independent · All-through
#3BRIGHTON
#457England

Brighton Girls GDST

Montpelier Road, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 3AT
Brighton and Hove City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
400 pupils
Girls
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#2BRIGHTON
#107England

Roedean School

Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ
Brighton and Hove City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
680 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#1BRIGHTON
#18England

Brighton College

Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 0AL
Brighton and Hove City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,242 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary
#11BRIGHTON
#3,378England

Longhill High School

Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7FR
Brighton and Hove City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
825 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School105 offers / 148 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#9BRIGHTON
#1,599England

Patcham High School

Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8PB
Brighton and Hove City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,092 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School208 offers / 455 applications
Subscription: 2.2xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
#8BRIGHTON
#1,189England

Shoreham College

St Julian's Lane, Shoreham by Sea, Brighton, BN43 6YW
West Sussex council
GCSE
400 pupils
Mixed
2-16 years
None
Nursery
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Brighton

Explore schools on an interactive map. Click markers to view detailed information, GCSE performance, and Ofsted ratings.

Neighbourhoods in Brighton

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Dorothy Stringer SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Dorothy Stringer School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Brighton CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Brighton College

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Lewes Old Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Lewes Old Grammar School

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Brighton Girls GDSTIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Brighton Girls GDST

Independent • All-through • 3-18 years

#3
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Brighton Aldridge Community AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Oxford International College, BrightonIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Oxford International College, Brighton

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Patcham High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#5Varndean SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Patcham High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Varndean School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Portslade Aldridge Community AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Roedean SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Roedean School

Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Longhill High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Longhill High School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Shoreham CollegeIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Shoreham College

Independent • All-through • 2-16 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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