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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 | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Dorothy Stringer School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brighton College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Lewes Old Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Brighton Girls GDST | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Brighton Aldridge Community Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Oxford International College, Brighton | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18+ years | Mixed | None | - |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Varndean School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 8.9/10Excellent |
| #9 | Patcham High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Portslade Aldridge Community Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Roedean School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Longhill High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Shoreham College | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
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