2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Brighton Area

Schools in the Brighton and Hove built-up area. Brighton sixth form schools include a mix of independent and state options, though local A-Level results fall below national benchmarks. While Brighton College, Roedean School, and The Montessori Place are top-ranked independent schools, Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College leads among state sixth forms for families seeking non-fee-paying routes to university. With 37% of students achieving A*/A grades compared to England's 25%, and 62% achieving A*/A/B grades against 50% nationally, students have access to diverse pathways. Sixth form providers have an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.9/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.7/10 (Excellent). With 12 sixth form schools serving Brighton, students across the city benefit from coastal location and proximity to Sussex and Brighton universities. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.