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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 Brighton Girls GDST are top-ranked independent schools, Varndean College leads among state sixth forms for families seeking non-fee-paying routes to university. With 11% of students achieving A*/A grades compared to England's 24%, and 22% achieving A*/A/B grades against 47% nationally, students have access to diverse pathways. 75% of sixth form providers are rated Good or Outstanding, below England's 90%. 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.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Kings Brighton | Independent | Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • Post-16 • 14-18+ 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 |
| N/A | Hamilton Lodge School and College for Deaf Children | State | Not Applicable | 5-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Not Applicable • 5-18+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Varndean College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Downs View Special School | State | Not Applicable | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 9.1/10Elite |
State • Not Applicable • 3-18+ years
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