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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Brighton College is a private secondary-stage school in Brighton, East Sussex, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Brighton College
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Brighton College's 1845 foundation and civic setting still shape a school that keeps history close to current learning. Pupils use the archive, while the student Oral History Society records memories of Old Brightonians. The 11 to 18 structure brings senior years and Sixth Form into one city-centre community, with boarding and specialist facilities alongside day education.
The Sixth Form begins with four subjects chosen from 27 options, then develops the independent enquiry expected for university study. The range runs from sciences and modern languages to Greek, history and philosophy, giving pupils room to build a demanding combination around their interests. Support also extends to UK, US and international applications.
Sport, music, drama and creative arts sit beside lectures, university-preparation seminars and pastoral care. Kindness, innovation and a love of learning provide the stated cultural thread, while the archive and wider programme give that language a tangible place in daily life.
Admission is direct to the College, with the main senior entry points at Year 7 and Year 9. The route includes enquiry, registration and visits, with talent scholarships and means-tested bursaries available. The relevant timetable depends on the intended year of entry.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 57.9 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 70.5% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Brighton and Hove and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 57.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 5.03
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Brighton and Hove and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-19
- Head Master
- Mr Steve Marshall-Taylor
- Pupil roll
- 1,450 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Eastern Road, Brighton, East Sussex
- Postcode
- BN2 0AL
- Area
- Brighton and Hove
School leadership
- Head Master
- Mr Steve Marshall-Taylor
School contact
- School phone
- 01273704200
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01273704200
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £12,648-£13,259 per term including VAT and transitional price support for Years 9-13, 2026/27
- Boarding fees
- £18,511-£23,187 per term including VAT and transitional price support for weekly or full boarding in Years 9-13, 2026/27
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Sixth Form (2027 entry) Opening Doors scholarship application deadline
14 October 2026
Opening Doors scholarship applications close on 14 October 2026.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 57.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.03 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 70.5% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 53.27 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 15 October 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 15 October 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Brighton College handle admissions?
Brighton College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Brighton College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Brighton College?
Sixth Form (2027 entry) Opening Doors scholarship application deadline: 14 October 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Brighton College?
Brighton College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 15 October 2024.