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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
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Oxford International College, Brighton
Ovingdean Hall, Ovingdean, BN2 7BA
Oxford International College, Brighton is a private secondary-stage school in Brighton, East Sussex, with a published age range of 13-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 13-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-19
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Oxford International College, Brighton
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-19
- 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 ?
- Not yet verified
Overview
Overview
Ovingdean Hall gives Oxford International College, Brighton a countryside setting for an international college community. As part of Nord Anglia Education, it combines academic preparation with boarding on one campus, bringing students together across different countries and entry points. The college serves pupils from 13 to 19, including sixth-form students.
The academic routes include a pre-GCSE course, one- and two-year GCSE programmes and a two-year A Level programme. Students work towards the qualification suited to their starting point within an academically selective environment. A Science Forum, Learning Resource Centre, wellbeing centre and Pioneers Cafe support the learning day, while more than 23 acres of woodland provide space for outdoor activity.
Residential life is organised through Ainsworth House for Years 9 to 11 and Turing House for Years 12 to 13, with house parents, strategy tutors and wellbeing support. Applications include an entry assessment and interview. The Brighton provider received a Good outcome in 2023, a detail that belongs to this college rather than the separate Oxford institution with a similar name.
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 10.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 39.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Brighton and Hove and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 10.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.85
- 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
- 13-19
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Free
- Pupil roll
- 158 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Ovingdean Hall, Ovingdean, Greenways, Brighton, East Sussex
- Postcode
- BN2 7BA
- Area
- Brighton and Hove
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Free
School contact
- School phone
- 03003733334
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- enquiries@oicbrighton.com
- Admissions phone
- 03003733334
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 13-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £33,977-£36,838 per year for standard Year 9-13 courses in 2026/27, including VAT
- Boarding fees
- £28,002-£29,905 per year for standard Year 9-13 boarding in 2026/27, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- 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
- Papers and stages
- 2 papers
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Paper 1
English, Other, Interview
15+ entry CAT4 and English placement assessment
Applicants for the 15+ route take the school’s stated CAT4 and English placement assessments and attend a personal interview.
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Paper 2
English, Other, Interview
16+ entry CAT4 and English placement assessment
Applicants for the 16+ route take the school’s stated CAT4 and English placement assessments and attend a personal interview.
Published assessment components
English and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Interview
Applicants for the 15+ route take the school’s stated CAT4 and English placement assessments and attend a personal interview.
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Open House admissions event
Saturday 19th September
Route: secondary-stage college applicants; entry cycle: current/next admissions.
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 ?
- 10.4 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 ?
- 0.85 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 39.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 40.48 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Not yet verified
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- ISI institution listing: ISI lists the school as an inspected institution, but no inspection report is currently published on its institution page.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Oxford International College, Brighton handle admissions?
Oxford International College, Brighton handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Oxford International College, Brighton?
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 Oxford International College, Brighton?
Open House admissions event: Saturday 19th September
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Oxford International College, Brighton?
Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.