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  • Brighton Girls GDST
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  • Oxford International College, Brighton
  • Varndean School
  • Dorothy Stringer School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Brighton Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Brighton. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Brighton

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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
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 · 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 · 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
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 · 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
#5BRIGHTON
#809England

Varndean School

Balfour Road, Brighton, BN1 6NP
Brighton and Hove City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,490 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School285 offers / 977 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#6BRIGHTON
#1,079England

Dorothy Stringer School

Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ
Brighton and Hove City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,635 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School322 offers / 902 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7BRIGHTON
#1,158England

Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

Chalky Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2WS
Brighton and Hove City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
974 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School207 offers / 325 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Brighton

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Brighton. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Brighton

Hollingbury is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Dorothy Stringer SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Dorothy Stringer School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Kemp Town is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Brighton CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Brighton College#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Lewes is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Lewes Old Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Lewes Old Grammar School#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Montpelier is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Brighton Girls GDSTIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Brighton Girls GDST#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Moulsecoomb is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Brighton Aldridge Community AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Brighton Aldridge Community Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Ovingdean is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Oxford International College, BrightonIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Oxford International College, Brighton#12
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Patcham is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Varndean SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#9Patcham High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Varndean School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Patcham High School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Portslade is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Portslade Aldridge Community AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Roedean is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Roedean SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Roedean School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Rottingdean is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Longhill High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Longhill High School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Shoreham-by-Sea is a popular residential pocket within the Brighton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Brighton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Shoreham CollegeIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Shoreham College#8
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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