Schools in Brighton
Find schools in Brighton with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.
Choosing a School in Brighton
Brighton & Hove operates a comprehensive school system with no grammar schools. The city is known for its progressive education policies and diverse school options. Popular family areas include Hove, Preston Park, and Patcham. Brighton uses a lottery-based admissions system for some oversubscribed schools, which differs from the distance-based criteria used in many other areas. Applications are made through Brighton & Hove City Council.
Primary Schools in Brighton
Brighton has many well-regarded primary schools across the city. Popular areas include Hove, Seven Dials, and Fiveways. Examples of well-known primaries include:
- Balfour Primary School
- Stanford Infant School
- Westdene Primary School
- Patcham Infant School
- St Andrew's CE Primary School
Secondary Schools in Brighton
Brighton's secondary schools include academies and maintained schools, with BHASVIC being a popular sixth form college. Examples include:
- Dorothy Stringer School
- Varndean School
- Hove Park School
How Are Averages Calculated?
When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).
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